Construction Manager

Reporting to the Office Director and based on-site in Nesquehoning, PA or Sharon, PA.

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 services for the client—and a secondary focus on internal business operations, including active engagement with business development, financial management, and staff development matters. This role involves significant independent responsibility for assignments, including entire on-site projects, multiple construction projects, or a portion of a project. The Construction Manager should identify opportunities within a project that add value and help successfully accomplish the client’s desired project outcome.

RLB is an award-winning international firm providing property and construction consultancy advice at all stages of the construction cycle. Our employees work on a variety of projects across sectors such as sports arenas, healthcare, higher education, and convention centers. As a privately held company, we hire the best people, provide exceptional training, and offer extensive opportunities for professional growth while working on exciting projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Client and construction/project management team.
• Deliver projects that meet the client’s goals and outcomes.
• Serve as liaison with clients and assist with all project-related decisions.
• Plan, organize, and direct project management functions through all phases of a project—Preconstruction, Construction, and Closeout:
  • Preconstruction: Build the A&E team, manage design, oversee schedule and budget development, conduct constructability reviews, handle contract administration, lead construction bidding and planning, and develop permitting strategy.
  • Construction: Manage the contractor from buyout and procurement to risk management, quality assurance, safety, and overall project execution while maintaining budget and schedule control.
  • Closeout: Manage the closeout process to meet project specifications.
• Maintain and produce cost and status reports that meet the client’s objectives.
• Manage and mentor an internal team of project support (Project Engineers and Administrators) or work independently.
• Contribute to team performance through collaboration and effective communication.
• Understand the client’s desired project outcomes and identify opportunities to add value.
• Accomplish other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive, proactive approach and be committed to delivering customer service excellence.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in construction management, or a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a variety of building types and construction management through all phases of construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Practical and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong numeracy and financial management skills.
• Ability to write clear and precise reports and relate complex information to a diverse range of people.
• Ability to inspire and manage diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Often work in an outdoor environment using computers and standard office machines.
• Essential physical tasks include:
  • Working on a computer and speaking on a telephone.
  • Working on-site, which may include ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles using feet, legs, hands, and arms (body agility is emphasized).
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• May also require:
  • Sitting for extended periods.
  • Standing for long periods.
  • Walking, carrying, pushing, stooping, crouching, and pulling.