Construction Site Manager

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a $180M global consulting firm that integrates strategic advisory, project management, and dispute resolution services for organizations facing complex challenges in a world of risk. We embody our core values of embracing lifelong learning, operating with urgency, maximizing value, and driving collaboration to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

About the role

We are seeking dynamic Construction Site Managers for our Project Advisory team, focused on public municipal construction projects including police, fire, town hall, DPW, municipal utility, and education. This role will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery while providing expert guidance to ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in project management methodologies, and a track record of managing diverse projects within scope, time, and budget constraints. This position is a full-time on-site role at an assigned project location in the Central MA region with projects in Princeton and Northbridge.

Responsibilities

Work Product Creation, Project Management, Coordination with Team Members

• Manage and assess complex information for accuracy and risk on various high-profile projects to ensure highest quality and timely delivery of a wide scope of contracted services.
• Perform construction project management, leading project meetings.
• Support various aspects related to client satisfaction.
• Conduct research within the construction field.
• Mentor team members including through group or one-on-one training.
• Assist senior team members in the field and in the office on more complex/special projects.
• Support senior leadership on various projects, company initiatives, and administrative matters.
• Local travel is required for this role.
• Support assigned manager in meeting or exceeding the defined annual budget for the entire practice area, including proactive creation of work product to meet or exceed defined utilization targets, oversight of execution of profitable technical assignments, and communication with clients as assigned or requested.
• Effectively coordinate with other team members as requested or assigned, provide technical work product review, and monitor own progress on assigned tasks or projects to ensure consistently high-quality work product.
• Meet or exceed defined individual average utilization goals as set forth by company leadership.
• Conduct own behavior in a “lead by example” manner, with emphasis on positivity.
• Perform quality control of all assigned service delivery and self-generated work product, maintaining an excellent reputation of quality.
• Provide feedback to project team leader in a manner that assists with rapid identification and escalation of any client, or technical or operational challenges.

Operations

• Be aware of and perform own tasks in a manner that supports the organization’s vision and defined business objectives.
• Conduct self and prioritize tasks to work toward achievement of defined profit objectives of assigned projects.
• Cooperate in construction of strong cross-functional teams (support staff assignments of self) to achieve success in shared goals, understanding that multiple perspectives and talents build stronger teams and results.
• Complete daily tasks consistent with contract requirements and proactively alert assigned manager to any potential challenges or issues.
• Ensure compliance of operations with all local, state, and Federal (and International, if applicable) regulations, as well as compliance with company policy.
• Ensure consistent high quality on deliverables for all individual work product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree.
• Proven track record of independent work product production, communication, and coordination with clients and assigned Supervisor.
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical areas.

Skills

• Experience in providing reliable work product review as assigned.
• Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with co-workers, Supervisors, clients, subcontractors, and vendors as assigned.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated self-awareness and flexibility in working with a variety of personalities and work styles (colleagues, clients, Assigned Managing Director(s)).
• Able to handle multiple priorities and perform consistently and positively under high stress conditions.
• Knowledge of computer operations and standard software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, Adobe) required.

Benefits

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers:

• Multiple healthcare and dental plan options.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program.
• A suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.
• Generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).

Pay

The pay range for this role is $79,000.00 - $192,000.00 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria). Our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time, allowing employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level.