Construction Manager - Wichita

Essential Functions

• Responsible for safety and quality of work performed within the construction services team
• Tracks expenditures trends and approves invoices within budgetary guidelines
• Authorizes company expenditures related to construction activities
• Handles customer and contractor problems related to construction
• Maintains open communications with other departments
• Analyzes needs and designs for construction projects
• Establishes positive employee relations through effective communication and ongoing support
• Provides training and verification for staff’s written documentation of daily activities, site conditions, etc.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential issues, takes steps to determine solutions, and implements selected steps
• Works with members of the Construction Services team to address issues and tackle obstacles
• Provides occasional assistance with field tasks to support projects and address temporary needs
• Leads continuous improvement programs throughout the department
• Provides regular consultation to other members of the department
• Maintains client relationships and establishes new ones through business development activities
• Engages clients and potential clients to identify future opportunities for work

Qualifications

• Experience: 12+ years’ experience with construction inspection or construction trades
• Construction management experience preferred
• Experience with a public agency, one of our clients or another consulting firm preferred
• Prior experience with construction inspection under state DOT requirements preferred