Construction Site Manager I

About the role

The Construction Site Manager oversees all activities in the field at the client’s facility in Baltimore, MD, reporting to the Manager of Construction Services and the client’s assigned representative/assigned onsite designee. The primary objective is to manage the day-to-day construction and safety efforts.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of project documents, including the prime contract, design drawings, specifications, Contractor scopes of work, and the project schedule.
• Participate in the development of the master schedule for the assigned project(s).
• Conduct pre-mobilization meetings with Contractors.
• Review Contractor work plans for safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
• Perform Site Safety Training for contractors under direction of Plant Safety Manager.
• Monitor the Contractor employees for compliance with OSHA and the Owner’s safety and reporting requirements.
• Coverall activities of all Contractors to ensure an efficient and productive use of resources.
• Plan work activities to ensure that design, manpower, material, tools, equipment, and supervision are available.
• Proactively manage events to avoid unnecessary change orders.
• Ensure the quality of field installations.
• Conduct on-site schedule coordination meetings weekly, or as required, to maintain effective communication, coordination, and schedule and cost control.
• Promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally conscious site.
• Conduct monthly on-site mass safety meetings.
• Ensure adequate site security.
• Maintain required project documentation, including but not limited to: OSHA Log, accident/incident reports, first-aid reports, daily reports, as-built drawings, communications, drawing revisions, engineering sketches and directives, etc.
• Maintain timely and effective communications with the Client Operations Team to ensure proper coordination between Plant Operations and Construction activities.
• Maintain timely and effective communications with the Manager of Construction Services and Client representative to prevent project delays, cost overruns or client dissatisfaction.
• Report weekly on construction status and issues concerning safety, schedule, cost, or client relations.
• Promote Merrick to the Client representative and to others within the Client’s organization in an effort to acquire more business and provide additional services to the Client.
• Control project schedule and cost through the efficient use of all construction resources including manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Aid in additional duties as required for Merrick to be successful.

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of experience in the construction industry in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of shipyard procedures.
• Candidate must be local and available to work on-site daily.
• OHSA 30 hours.
• Knowledge of new/existing manufacturing, substation(s), food, chemical/bioprocessing plant procedures.
• Knowledge in electrical, structural, mechanical engineering procedures.
• Experience in large demolition and renovation projects.
• Ability to interpret blueprints.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Valid driver's license, a good driving record, and insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Time management skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of appropriate codes and standards.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.

Skills

• Project Management
• Safety Management
• Construction Supervision
• Communication Skills
• Leadership

Benefits

Total Rewards & Employee Programs include Employee Ownership, Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits, Robust Referral Program, Performance Reviews, Professional Development, Employee Recognition, and Peer Mentor Program.