Construction Manager Job Responsibilities:
Oversees construction sites, general contractors, and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety.
Creates and reviews Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal and Change Orders.
Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and procedures.
Ensures that the project is constructed and documented in accordance with the contract documents and good engineering practices.
Provides technical support to Project Managers.
Develops and maintains project cost/change controls, and project budget and accounting records.
Performs change order estimating and assists the Project Manager in change order negotiations.
Coordinates and monitors schedule updates, invoices, and submittals.
Assists in managing and reviewing the progress of contractors’ construction schedules.
Reviews weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes.
Reports the status of projects to business and market leaders.
Attend client program meetings as needed.
Construction Manager Qualifications / Skills:
Knowledge of construction technology
EPC industry experience
Familiarity with project and department budget process and tools
Knowledge of project controls
Risk assessment/management
Administrative policies and procedures
Conceptual planning ability
Conflict management and problem solving skills
Leadership ability
Multi-tasking ability
Communication, meeting, and presentation skills
Comfort with time reporting systems
Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related discipline required
5+ years of project experience working in the construction industry required
EIT certification preferred
Experience with large manufacturing facilities construction sites preferred
Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software, preferably Primavera (P6) preferred
