Construction Manager

About the role

The Construction Manager will maintain a primary focus on practice related services (management of the delivery of all on-site construction management related services for the client) and a secondary focus on internal business operations (active engagement with business development, financial management, and staff development matters).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of the Client and construction/project management team.
• Delivers projects that meet the Clients project goals and outcomes.
• Serve as liaison with clients, assist clients with all project-related decisions.
• Plan, organize, and direct the project management functions through all phases of a project – Preconstruction – Closeout:
• Preconstruction – Building the A&E team, design management, schedule management, constructability review, budget development and cost control, contract administration, construction bidding and planning, and permitting strategy and process.
• Construction – management of the contractor from buyout, procurement, risk management, quality assurance, safety, and overall project execution. Maintain budget and schedule control.
• Closeout – manage the closeout process of the project that meets the project specifications.
• Maintains and produces cost and status reports that meets the Clients objectives.
• May manage and mentor an internal team of project support (Project Engineers and Administrators) or work independently.
• Contributes to team performance by collaboration and effective communication.
• Contributes to and understands the clients desired project outcomes, identifies opportunities to add value to accomplish the desired outcomes.
• Adds to team effort by accomplishing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in construction management, or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture or Engineering, related field.
• 5-10 years’ experience in a variety of building types and construction management through all phases of construction.
• Excellent communicator both verbally and write, practical and logical qualities; good problem-solving skills, strong numeracy, and financial management skills; ability to write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people; able to inspire and manage diverse teams.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Microsoft Project.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Often work in an outdoor environment.
• Equipment used includes computers and standard office machines.
• Essential physical tasks include: the ability to work on a computer and the ability to answer and speak on a telephone.
• May work on site location to include ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary motion and ability to lift 50lbs.
• May also require:
• Sitting
• Standing for long periods of time
• Walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling

Benefits

RLB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.