Construction Manager II (Traveling, Industrial Construction)

Job Summary

Construction Managers are Dennis Group’s project site supervisors that oversee the daily operations of the construction activities including coordination of sub-contractors, site safety programs, project schedule, and project budget. Our projects are designing and building food and beverage process facilities (industrial / MEP projects). This involves much coordination with multiple engineering groups and designers / architects.

Site Supervisory Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of construction activities including coordination of subcontractors and site safety programs
• When directed, oversite / supervision of any assigned field engineers or Jr Construction Managers
• Works autonomously on overseeing medium-sized projects
• Working with project management on the developing and updating project scope, budget, and schedule
• Project accounting, budgeting, and cost management
• Establishing and maintaining site safety procedures with our safety team
• Overseeing process, mechanical and utility equipment installations
• Permitting, code and regulatory administration and approval
• Change order and general construction administration
• Coordination of field engineering
• Inspection coordination
• Managing third party testing, inspection, and relationships
• Researching construction management best practices

Client Facing Responsibilities

• Preparing and administering third-party agreements
• Jobsite walk / audits to ensure project is progressing and sub-contractors are following plans per the schedule
• Procuring project services and equipment (rentals, PPE, etc.)
• Support and coordinate facility start up
• Preparing and maintaining project reports and logs
• Work with sub-contractors to ensure schedule compliance and determine alternatives resources or options
• Review and maintain submittals, RFIs, Change orders
• Work with Project Controllers and Project Manager in responsibilities involving supplier invoices and client billing
• Prepare engineering calculations
• Aid in preparing permit applications
• Aid in interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews
• Manage project punch-list inspection
• Promote continuous and productive communication between project participants including internal and external clients and partners
• Covering for emergencies, delays, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite

Safety Responsibilities

• Supporting talent growth within our organization
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor

Required Education & Experience

• A bachelor's degree in construction science, building science, construction engineering or a related field is strongly preferred
• 4+ years of Design-build experience over industrial projects (strongly preferred)
• 4+ years of overseeing sub-contractors and driving the project schedule
• 4+ years of client interaction experience - strong technical, organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• 4+ years of progressively responsible job site experience working on industrial building projects. You have a fundamental understanding of all phases of construction and an ability to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is a plus

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical, organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets
• Experience with AutoCAD

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking around project site with uneven surfaces
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite
• Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds at times

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do. Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit-sharing, and retirement plans. Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.