Construction Manager

Duties, Responsibilities & Other Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee project schedules and budgets, ensuring all tasks are completed on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Prepare and analyze schedules and cost estimates.
• Read plans and specifications, understanding the construction contractor's means and methods.
• Absorb and negotiate contractor change orders.
• Supervise subordinate construction inspectors and provide assistance to project management as required.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide input to project management staff.
• Identify training requirements and arrange for staff training.
• Pursue new and strengthened existing relationships with local clients.
• Supervise KCI staff within the Western NC Region.
• NCDOT certifications and experience (preferred).

Construction Management and Leadership

• Manage various roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Operate within specified corporate or project budget parameters.
• Assist in negotiating contractor change orders.
• Supervise subordinate construction inspectors and provide assistance to project management as required.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide input to project management staff.
• Identify training requirements and arrange for staff training.
• Pursue new and strengthened existing relationships with local clients.
• Supervise KCI staff within the Western NC Region.
• NCDOT certifications and experience (preferred).

Project Execution and Technical Oversight

• Direct inspection and material testing efforts on various projects.
• Test, document, and assure the quality of the contractor’s work.
• Maintain document control for correspondence, RFIs, submittals, etc.
• Strong computer experience, including office software and drafting software.
• Experience in the operation of field and office engineering instruments.
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule daily operations and make independent decisions.
• Solve construction problems in the field.

Training, Development, and Compliance

• Review jobsite safety daily and take immediate action to document and resolve issues.
• Understand OSHA Safety Standards and KCI corporate policies and follow them at all times.
• Understand all applicable industry standards for projects and perform all tasks per standards and client requirements.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience with a high school diploma/GED or minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Ability to understand construction plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Demonstrate basic math skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Possess the ability to read, write, and communicate fluently.
• Work effectively as a team member and complete daily reports by hand and computer.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations Required: Valid Driver’s License Ability to maintain required certifications.