Construction Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mgr – Construction will be responsible for organization, implementation, scheduling and overall completion and acceptance of construction projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and direct construction project from conception to completion, ensuring timely completion and customer satisfaction.
• Manage the planning, materials, building, and budget of a construction projects; and negotiates and provides cost estimates.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction to monitor compliance with building codes, safety regulations and plans.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Select and oversee the work of specialized contractors and employees, and ensures work is of high quality and on track.
• Report on status and progress of project and budget matters to management and/or clients.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems, and resolve any emerging issues, delays, emergencies, etc.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts and obtain permits and licenses.
• Analyze, manage and mitigate risks both for the company as well as workers on site.
• Select appropriate construction methods and strategies; and schedules and coordinates construction processes so that projects meet design specifications.
• Mentor, coach, train and develop team.
   

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 8+ years progressive construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Routine travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
   

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly/Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

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