The Construction Manager will oversee and coordinate various construction projects from start to finish ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Selects contracts and oversees contractors for specific needs such as painting or plumbing.
- Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership in the initial planning stage by collaborating with clients architects engineers or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.
- Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
- Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with clients concerning budget progress and costs.
- Ensures adherence to the budget and when unexpected complications or issues arise makes quick and necessary adjustments.
- Plans coordinates organizes oversees and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures facilities and systems.
- Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the job site and that all safety codes are met in construction.
- Oversees contract negotiations revisions and additions and adherence by all parties.
- Collaborates with clients supervisory staff contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems including work procedures complaints and construction or design issues.
- Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays bad weather or emergencies at construction sites.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people including owners managers designers supervisors trades persons and craft workers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Construction Science Construction Management or Civil Engineering required.
- At least five years of construction experience required.
- Construction Manager certification by the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of job site in all types of weather; this may include walking climbing reaching bending crawling or stretching.
- Must be able to lift to 50 pounds at a time.
- May require travel.
- Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
- Must be oncall to address delays emergencies bad weather and other issues at the job site.
Benefits
- Excellent Major Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
- Annual bonus available based on performance
- Great work/life balance
- Flexible schedule
Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Education and Experience: Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent work experience At least three to five years of related experience required. PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.