Site Manager

Overview

Do you thrive in a company in which you roll up your sleeves and get it done?  Do you want to work for a company that is people-centric, execution driven, accountability focused and marked by world-class safety, a high level of energy and unquestionable integrity? If so, come join us.  Charah Solutions is the leading provider of environmental services and byproduct sales to the power generation industry.

Based in Louisville, Kentucky, we assist utilities and independent power producers in sustainably managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. With over 30 years of experience, we also design and implement solutions for ash pond management and closure, landfill construction, fly ash sales, and structural fill projects. To be our best, we need the best. At Charah Solutions, our best begins with you.

Charah Solutions offers: Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Company Contribution After 1 Year, Paid Time Off, Incredible Safety Record, and Well-Maintained Equipment.

This position is responsible for managing construction projects by defining purpose and scope; calculating resources required; establishing standards and protocols; allocating resources; scheduling and coordinating staff and sub-contractors; evaluating milestone assumptions and conclusions; resolving design problems; and evaluating and implementing change orders. Level I, II, or III designation is determined by the scope of the project.

Responsibilities

• Meets construction budget by monitoring project expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions; providing non-project annual operating and capital budget information
• Meets operational standards by contributing construction information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying construction management system improvements
• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging construction practices and standards; participating in educational; opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Accomplishes construction human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning; executing; monitoring/controlling, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures
• Manages sub-contractors by evaluating, and selecting sub-contractors; monitoring and controlling performance
• Prevents fines and interruptions by complying with, and enforcing, OSHA, MSHA and DOT codes and regulations
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Ability to operate Heavy Equipment is substantial in training and evaluating performance
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a construction environment required
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in construction management or supervision preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) required
• Ability to read engineered drawings and blueprints required
• Ability to operate heavy construction equipment is strongly preferred
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred
• Experience in site grading/heavy construction including: mass excavations, embankments, hauling and placement of transported materials, utility construction, and/or landfill construction/operation preferred

Work Environment & Conditions

• This position requires a flexible work schedule: nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to climb, maintain body equilibrium, reach, grasp, bend and walk/stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to hear and see naturally or with correction
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Be subject to loud noises
• Be subject to atmospheric conditions - one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odor, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
• This position requires working in the internal and external environment
• Ability to work independently, as a team, and team leader
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment
• Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems
• Sustain interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and externally
• Maintain company information in a confidential manner
• Professional appearance, warm demeanor and a positive attitude