Construction Manager based in the McMurray, PA home office (more of a leadership role, office-based, travels to various projects for meetings and short site visits). – BASED AT HEADQUARTERS WITH SOME TRAVEL AS DESCRIBED

Role description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Manager with strong leadership abilities to join our team. As Construction Manager you will have the lead role in managing the execution of all phases of our projects. This will include repairs, rebuilds, and new construction.

Role accountabilities:

As Construction Manager you will be responsible for providing leadership for multiple aspects of construction including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, estimating support, supervision, and management of personnel. The role will also include supporting design teams with constructability reviews and other design implementation support. Daily activities will include coordinating, scheduling, and reporting project activities related to stakeholder management and project communications and ensuring that all appropriate technical standards are applied during the project implementation. Other role accountabilities include:

• The position will be based out of the home office, with travel as required for pre-bid walks and project site support
• Development of preferred vendors and subcontractors for various scope of work
• Collaborate with client’s Estimators and Senior Leadership to prepare estimates and bid proposals
• Establish and manage the development of project budgets and incorporation into the client’s Cost Accounting system
• Review and determine staffing requirements for project teams
• In conjunction with the client’s procurement, ensure timely buyout, shop drawing approval, and material delivery
• Work with Project Scheduler to develop and maintain the project schedule
• Coordination with the client’s yard and warehouse for mobilization and demobilization
• Develop and maintain good relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting of cost and schedule to management
• Ensuring all deliverables and constructed work are in conformance with the quality standards set forth in the contract documents
• Work with the project team to avoid or mitigate claims and conflict

Required Qualifications

Educational and experience requirements include a four-year engineering degree or equivalent, plus extensive, 15 or more years’ experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required.
Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance. Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities is vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills are essential.

Additional Qualifications

• Industrial construction experience preferred