Construction Manager

Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for planning construction projects and oversees progress in a timely and cost-effective manner. In this position you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordination of daily construction activities.  Daily reporting, leading project related calls, managing quality control documentation, and communicating with all project stakeholders will be required in this position. Qualified candidate will be professional in communication style, a personable leader committed to overall objectives and self-development within the company.  Travel required up to 85% of the time.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision and oversight directing construction projects from start to completion.
• Review the project plans and specifications, building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems.
• Review and provide input for upcoming bid packages.
• Review and approval contractor payment applications 
• Tracking insurance certificates of subcontractors.
• Tracking and logging signed notarized releases of liens.
• Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and direct construction workers and subcontractors.
• Meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Establish meeting timetables.
• Review the work progress on daily basis.
• Review the project in depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to the job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems, manage and mitigate risk.
• Review all requests for information, change requests, etc. and issue appropriate response.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
• Assist in major facility modifications or repairs.

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven experience in construction management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, architecture, engineering, or related field is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes means and methods.
• Solid understanding of all facets of the construction process.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to plan and see the bigger picture.
• Leadership and human resource skills.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management.
• Familiar with construction management software packages.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient on Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass background check and drug test.

Job Specific Competencies

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines