Construction Manager - Field Operations

Description

Job Title: Construction Manager – Field Operations

Position Summary: The successful candidate will be a highly organized and experienced construction leader to oversee the field operations of commercial and residential construction projects while maintaining SCS high standards of quality, schedule, and safety. The Construction Manager – Field Operations will be a strong leader with excellent communication skills, able to motivate and inspire a team of construction field leadership and trades to achieve our goals.

Job Duties:

Team Leadership ( 50%)

• Manage an internal group of Construction Field Teams – Excavation Foreman, Senior Site Superintendents, and indirect oversite of superintendents, general laborers, and trade staff. 
• Provide leadership, establish, and maintain effective and productive working relationships of the construction team, other SCS departments, and promote positive morale.
• Able to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers
• Responsible for meeting established project schedules and quality and ensuring all construction is performed in accordance with company specifications and standards
• Manage effective communication process among all internal and external project stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Safety Specialist on safety programs as warranted due to regulatory changes, industry best practices, and lessons learned from prior projects
• Collaborate with the Procurement team on vendor partnerships, material inventory and logistics
• Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer on financial measures to ensure project execution within budget 
• Participate in Construction Department meetings

Planning & Strategy ( 25%)

• Support field leadership with management of subcontractor and supplier groups
• Develop and update standard operating procedures for field operations and develop training plans for field staff
• Drive industry standards of quality; track trends, establish root case, and create action plans 
• Partner with the Construction Project Management team to develop processes (SOP’s) and procedures that drive the success of the overall construction function at SCS through collaboration and innovation.
• Participate with corporate leadership in strategic planning process and developing strategic initiatives to drive the success of the overall organization.

Administration ( 25%)

• Review all budgets for prospective projects during feasibility
• Drive cost savings recommendations in product design
• Provide reporting, updates, recaps, and data analytics regarding field operations
• Following existing processes and standards (SOP’s), respond in a timely manner to the needs of supportive work groups such as Accounting, Maintenance, HR, Safety, Development, Leasing, Project Management, etc., 
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as needed, to produce high-quality, profitable housing.

Qualifications:

• Must have valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from the job site
• 10+ years’ experience in commercial or residential construction, with at least 5 years in a management role
• Proven work experience in construction in a leadership role with technical knowledge, field experience; administrative and construction processes

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience
• OSHA 30 certification or the ability to obtain one in 180 days
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety standards
• 5+ years of experience with business and construction specific software such as Enterprise Resource Planning, accounting/expense, project management, and other industry related software platforms. 
• Proven work experience in construction in a leadership role with technical knowledge, field experience; administrative and construction processes
• Working knowledge of the construction contracts, permitting and project scheduling
• Proven history of successful project completion on time and within budget
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and negotiation strategies
• Strong conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Proven history of successfully promoting positive teamwork
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Preferred:

• 15+ years’ exp