Construction Manager
Bilfinger North America · St Louis, MO · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed construction execution plans, schedules, work packages, and resource plans for assigned projects.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction packages for constructability, completeness, and execution readiness.
- Plan and coordinate construction activities including equipment installations, piping systems, utility tie-ins, maintenance outages, shutdowns, and turnaround work.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor requirements to support project execution.
- Cookordination with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery.
- Manage project execution to achieve schedule milestones and client expectations.
- Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to minimize impacts to cost and schedule.
Safety & Quality Leadership
- Lead jobsite safety planning and ensure compliance with Bilfinger, client, OSHA, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in hazard assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), work permits, and pre-task planning activities.
- Support field supervision in maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through visible leadership and accountability.
- Ensure quality standards are implemented and maintained throughout project execution.
- Support inspections, testing, punch list management, turnover documentation, and project closeout activities.
Cost Management & Procurement
- Create and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
- Monitor project productivity and cost performance throughout execution.
- Manage project change orders and support commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
- Work with Procurement and suppliers to secure materials, equipment, and specialty services.
- Develop subcontractor bid packages and support subcontractor selection and scope alignment.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact with owners, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Lead project planning meetings, construction coordination meetings, and client progress reviews.
- Communicate schedule impacts, field constraints, opportunities, and project risks.
- Collaborate closely with other Construction Managers and project teams to ensure coordinated site execution.
- Maintain professional relationships that support long-term client satisfaction and business growth.
Reporting & Documentation
- Create and maintain project schedules, progress reports, manpower forecasts, and cost projections.
- Track project metrics and communicate performance to leadership.
- Ensure project documentation, RFIs, change order records, and construction files are maintained accurately and timely.
- Support project turnover and closeout documentation requirements.