Construction Manager
Calista BriceAbout the role
JOB SUMMARY:
The Construction Manager is a senior leader who steps in as the Supervisor for major or critical projects within the Vertical Business Unit. When not directly assigned to a specific project, the Construction Manager focuses on supporting estimating efforts, work planning, and overseeing day-to-day operations across all companies within the Vertical Business Unit. This role is also called upon to provide temporary supervisory coverage for superintendents and quality control managers as needed.
A key responsibility is recruiting, overseeing, and developing the field supervision team—this includes, QC managers, project superintendents, general foreman, and other lead field positions. The Construction Manager plays an active role in mentoring staff and building leadership capacity within the unit.
Beyond people management, the Construction Manager leads the creation and upkeep of operational guidelines, policies, and procedures to keep the Business Unit running smoothly. This includes making sure processes are well-integrated with other departments, fostering effective communication and collaboration across the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Plan, schedule and implement work for all construction projects with Business Unit staff.
- Provide regular site visits while in operation.
- Provide Method Analysis to self-performed work task.
- Provide estimating assistance \ when required.
- Provide rotational support to allow Superintendents and QC managers to take leave, this requires an on-site presence
- Oversee development and implementation of site-specific safety and quality plans at the project level. Assure plan compliance with current corporate safety policies.
- Assist with recruiting construction department staff as needed.
- Develop, maintain and retain professional relationships with key craft personnel.
- Plan, schedule, and budget for training construction staff to maintain key proficiencies and certifications and expand staff capabilities.
- Ensure Business unit is providing job cost and quantity updates and other project accounting functions to the Business Manager for projects assigned to them.
- Assist in development and implementation of department's short- and long-term goals including financial, operational, and employee development goals.
- Establish project objectives, policies and procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of company policy and contract specifications.
- Assess potential risks for projects and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Assist other departments, divisions and subsidiaries with construction department resources as directed by the President and VP’s
- Manage the integration of construction department staff with estimating department as needed.
- Assist in recruiting potential future projects for the Vertical Business unit
- Coordinate with Business Manager on new project set up including development of budgets and cost codes.
- Provide guidance with HCSS HeavyJob tracking for assigned work
- Manage projects as needed and as department workload dictates.
- Perform in an official capacity for Vertical Business Group in public and charitable events and in community outreach as needed.
- Support officers and other managers in the company in carrying out their duties to promote the success of the company.
- Assist in business development and marketing as needed.
- Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Perform other duties as directed
- Experience with DOD and Federal Clients.
SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:
This position supervises construction management staff.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
- Technical knowledge of various fields of construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of construction, architecture and building industry standard operating practices/procedures.
- Ability to prepare accurate budgets and cost estimates; knowledge of fiscal management principles and procedures.
- Previous experience with scheduling, subcontracts, submittals, quality control and safety required.
- Candidate must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office products including MS Project.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong project management and organizational skills.
- Exceptional time management skills.
- Ability to deliver services within department budget.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to deal effectively with a variety of interpersonal relationships and situations. Specifically, the ability to communicate wit
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