Construction Manager

About the Role

As Construction Manager, you will lead the construction department and oversee all construction activities. You will work closely with the client and deliver all projects within budget and on time, managing multiple concurrent projects for one or more commercial retail clients.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans, including tracking and reporting resource availability, and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Gather, review, and analyze drawings, construction documents, and specifications.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities, establishing clear project roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain schedules, deadlines, and profit margins.
• Understand contractual terms and conditions.
• Plan to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
• Provide status updates on timelines and budgeted costs; complete documentation for change orders.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining to job status.
• Provide clear detailed quantity take-offs.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner for stipulated price, design-build, and construction/project management formatted projects.
• Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts, and obtain permits and licenses.
• Work with other Project Managers during bidding, negotiation, and post-bid processes.
• Organize sub-contractor’s quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents, and issue proper documented purchase orders.
• Communicate effectively with project teams to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Manage the team and overall planning for the department: communication, project risk, change management, and training.
• Facilitate team and client meetings effectively.
• Visit job sites to monitor production and quality assurance.
• Drive all aspects of safety, including PPE, driving, internal safety program, and equipment.
• Assist in future forecasting.

Requirements

• Journeyman level or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of construction experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in construction job estimating.
• Experience effectively leading cross-functional teams is essential.
• MS Project expertise, as well as strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
• OSHA 30 certified.
• EPA certified.
• A strong commitment to providing the highest level of service to internal and external customers.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on tight schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team and interpersonal relationship-building skills.
• Strong and effective decision-making skills.
• At least a basic understanding of supermarket refrigeration.
• Availability to assist customers and employees at all hours if needed.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the job's essential functions.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, crawl, climb, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and lift/push/pull up to 75 lbs.
• Frequently required to communicate by telephone, read regular and small print, and view and prepare documents.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud due to machinery and other factors on the jobsite.
• Due to the nature of commercial refrigeration and construction projects, there may be some exposure to chemical and hazardous materials.

Pay

In alignment with Climate Pros’ values and applicable laws, we are committed to promoting pay transparency and equity. Compensation within the stated range will vary based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Final offers will be tailored to the individual’s qualifications and potential contribution.