Construction Manager

About the role

A Construction Manager will assist other Project Management staff in anticipating and solving unprecedented engineering complexities, determining program objectives and requirements, organizing programs and projects, and developing standards and guidelines for diverse engineering activities. Evidence of progressive career development within the construction industry. Work in healthcare is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Management staff in managing a project’s overall effort for the client, including assisting in managing a team and coordinating the work of various project entities (designer, contractor, owner personnel).
• Assist in preparation, monitoring, and managing client project budgets and internal budgets.
• Analyze and optimize internal and external processes.
• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with peer leaders, superiors, and subordinates.
• Participate in interviewing and recommending candidates to fill vacancies and build capabilities within the workforce.
• Assist with mentoring and facilitating the imparting of technical knowledge to staff, including the transfer of technical knowledge from the more senior personnel to those with less experience.
• Help to manage, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Monitor progress, utilization and quality of work produced by assigned staff.
• Conduct site visits, identify potential engineering problems, and propose solutions and alternatives.
• Provide subject matter technical engineering expertise and support and assist in reviewing technical work of others.
• Adjust workload to changes and work to meet deadlines.
• Engage in business development, participate in marketing activities, actively participate in company initiatives, and assist in providing project management on small to mid-size projects.
• Help to prepare, monitor, and manage the client’s project budgets.
• Work closely with project accountant to manage individual multipliers, utilization forecasts and project margins.
• Attend and participate in professional association meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of civil engineering.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. in industry-related field preferred.
• Professional registration and other job-relevant certifications such as CCM, CCE, or advanced specialized technical knowledge are strongly preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of construction, principles of construction management and project controls, with specialized knowledge in several areas including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, construction techniques