Construction Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Manages all on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of a medium-size project. (Typically a project having 250,000 to 2 million construction manhours or a total installed cost of $50 to $100 million.) Applies a comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the methods and techniques to be utilized for installation. Incumbent must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected.

Specific Responsibilities

• Directs the overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Determines budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
• Ensures that the services of subcontractors and major construction equipment required by the project will be available at the appropriate time to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Establishes assignments for Construction Superintendents for various work areas of construction operations, monitoring progress and recommending corrective action as necessary.
• Covers performance evaluations and recommends promotions and salary actions.
• Manages the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
• Keeps alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
• Ensures the use of sound construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
• Prepares periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients.
• Ensures effective implementation of all Company and client policies and procedures, including labor relations policies.
• Serves as the primary contact with client representatives, subcontractors, and government representatives for construction-related activities.
• Maintains strong client and community relations.

Key Relationships

• Supervision Received - Construction Director; Project Manager
• Supervision Given - Construction Superintendents; Construction Engineers/Specialists
• Internal Contacts - All employees on project
• External Contacts - Client; Suppliers; Subcontractors

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in construction-related field (or equivalent construction-related work experience)
• Typically 15+ years of experience in field construction
• Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred

Skills/Competencies

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of construction-related processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.
• Proven leadership and management capability is also required, as well as good written and oral communications skills.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

Company Information

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!

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