Construction Manager

 

 

Job ID:  512597

 

Idaho Materials & Construction, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

Position Overview

This is a skilled position where the employee will organize, develop and oversee the construction operations for the Idaho Materials & Construction Treasure Valley Idaho business.  This position will require the individual to manage a variety of functions related to construction field operations. The field operations manager(s) will report to the construction manager and will oversee superintendents. Likewise the estimating manager will report to the construction manager and will oversee estimators, project managers and contract administrators as direct reports. The field operation manager(s) will be required to coordinate efforts with the asphalt and ready mix plant managers.

 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Safety and environmental stewardship of sites within all geographical areas of the Treasure Valley (Ada, Canyon and neighboring counties)
• Mentor and monitor staff, acting as a coach and role model. Lead, inspire, and motivate others to achieve optimal performance in all business facets.
• Ensure that construction and estimating best practices, performance tools, and scorecards are accurate and utilized to enhance quality and performance.
• Oversee the daily estimating and construction operations, regarding scheduling equipment and manpower, and coordinating trucking needs with the transportation manager, as well as estimate and manage individual projects as needed.
• Manage superintendents, grading and paving superintendents, estimators and project managers.
• Assure that company operations are conducted according to highest standards concerning safety performance, employee relations, environmental, quality products and workmanship, ethical standards, community relations, production levels, and profitability expectations.
• Maintain our backlog reporting in regards to asphalt, aggregate, liquid asphalt, and crew production days. Populate and maintain our long-term schedule.
• Document, organize, communicate, and archive project and personnel correspondence concerning safety, incidents, claims management and quality assurance.
• Assist in managing projects awarded regarding scheduling, resource allocation, cost projections, and billing. Actively participate in weekly scheduling coordination meetings
• Participate in budget creation and budget management of the operations within the business unit to meet and exceed financial targets.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Personnel recruitment, selection, training, coaching, and retention.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

Ability to carry out all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 

 

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Minimum of 7 years of construction related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Construction Operations, Scheduling and Supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge in industry standards, project specifications, and plan set drawings.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write clearly and effectively.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and