Construction Manager

Job Description

Summary

The Construction Manager will oversee project management and final oversight of all projects within private, commercial, and municipal industries. Establishing criteria to guide prioritization and ensure that the team’s work is aligned with short and long-term goals of the business will be essential. Taking ownership of the project roadmap and delivery of results as well as communication and messaging around progress to key stakeholders will be critical. The role will require regular reporting on status updates, key milestones, and the general health of each project. Information transparency and clarity will be very important to enable swift and effective decision making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Proactively anticipate and manage change effectively and mitigate risk factors through careful analysis and planning

Lead a team of project managers, assistant project managers, and superintendents

Conduct staff meetings with direct reports no less than bi-weekly; conduct reviews with management to ensure accurate and effective execution of all projects

Support the project schedule creation and evolution process

Develops forecasted staffing plan for multiple project assignments within a single program; monitors performance and makes adjustment to resources in order to meet project milestones

Ensure proper approvals prior to initiation of the construction phase

Coordinates between contractors and stakeholders to resolve any issues during project implementation

Control finances of each project and maintain deliverables on time, on budget, in alignment with client and company’s expectations

Develop and manage the budget to meet project cost objectives

Develop and maintain the strongest relationships possible with clients to grow revenue streams

Collaborate with estimating team to assess the scope of project and cost/time estimates

Work with the Superintendent and field team to coordinate job functions with crews and subcontractors

Participate in quality assurance and regulatory audits with staff and clients as necessary

Report contract-related project schedule delays, budget overruns, customer escalations, and scope changes to the Field Operations Manager

Provide on-site analysis of ongoing construction projects

Responsible for accurate and timely monthly financial reporting on assigned projects

Perform continuous evaluation of project team members to quickly detect problems and weaknesses and actively drive solutions

Manages budget expenditures associated with contractual agreements within the project scope. Receives, approves, and processes contractor invoices, evaluates and resolves claims and disputes in coordination with executive management, and approves contract payment certificates

Manage, oversee, instruct, and approve scope of work by consultants, contractors and third parties; actively manages work towards achieving project milestones and project delivery

Reviews proposed change orders to construction, procurement, and installation contracts for need, merit, and recommends appropriate course of action per department and agency

Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents

Ensure proper project close-out and handover to clients

Provide training, coaching, and guidance to the project team as they grow in their project management experience

Oversee recruitment, training, and mentorship of employees; support and encourage productivity and mentorship, including optimizing performance for improvement

Take a proactive role to further understand the industry and innovative technology and services

Troubleshoot any issues/conflicts that may arise

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience preferred

7 to 10 years of relatable project management experience including proven experience in executing business plans, and managing financial performance of assigned projects

Project scope ranging from $5 Million to $100 Million

Working knowledge of Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Project & Office is required

Leadership attributes including, but and not limited to organizational and critical thinking skills, the ability to analyze data and trends, professional conduct at all times

High-stress tolerance; must be able to thrive in a high-pressure environment

A highly motivated self-starting, autonomous individual who can work independently and set their own priorities, yet also function well as part of the overall team

Must be able to read and comprehend English

Performance Standards

Safety Culture: Foster a safety culture by modeling and reinforcing expected jobsite behaviors

Team Orientation: Communicate in an open, honest, and respectful manner

High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments

Ownership Mentality: Assumes responsibility and makes decisions within own level of authority; seeks approval when appropriate

Good Judgment: Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the big picture and the ramifications of actions

Versatility: Is open to change. Adjusts positively to changing work priorities and business conditions

Physical Requirements

Sit, stand and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workday

Stand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the day

Occasionally bend, kneel, squat and climb throughout the workday

Lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion

Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and may be in loud environments

Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran**

Full-time