Construction Manager II

IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives • Portales, NM

12d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager II directs, plans, and manages construction activities at a jobsite to ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget while complying with company safety and procedural policies. Duties and authority vary according to the client and project size. This is a traveling role requiring up to 100% travel and onsite work at project locations anywhere in the United States. Projects average 8–12 months, and the position includes routine travel home from the jobsite, daily per diem, and a company vehicle and fuel card.

The Construction Manager II supervises construction workers and Foremen and may direct, coordinate, and evaluate the overall project depending on its size. The role supports project cost, schedule, productivity, documentation, safety, and workforce management. It also includes mentoring apprentices and supporting Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship compliance when applicable.

Requirements

• Five years of construction industry experience, including knowledge of construction techniques, estimating, and construction management.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to organize, instruct, and supervise a construction crew in all facets of construction.
• Ability to estimate and forecast and monitor project costs.
• Considerable knowledge of construction tools, machinery, methods, and procedures.
• Understanding of construction methods, scheduling, and blueprint reading.
• Leadership, worker motivation, and communication skills with workers and superiors.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office, email, internet, company forms, Excel spreadsheets, documents, photos, and field time-entry systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and within timelines.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret a broad range of technical instructions in mathematics.
• Take reasonable care for personal and others’ health and safety and accept responsibility for working toward the company’s Zero Injury principles.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with company and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all duties required of a Construction Manager I.
• Directly or indirectly supervise construction workers and Foremen, and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Depending on project size, direct, coordinate, and evaluate the overall project.
• Recognize the need for and negotiate Change Orders, facilitated by the CMIII/APM/PM.
• Study project cost indexes and adapt practices to benefit the project.
• Maintain systematic records and required project paperwork.
• Make key decisions thoughtfully.
• Maintain accurate schedules, measure time and production, and ensure project deadlines and requirements are met.
• Study, communicate, and improve upon productivity analysis provided by the Project Manager.
• Maintain and enforce discipline throughout the jobsite.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with large employee groups, owners, and engineers.
• Interview, hire, train, assign and direct the work of direct reports; appraise performance, reward and discipline employees, address complaints, and resolve problems.
• Develop apprentices’ skills and knowledge and provide a supportive environment for coaching and mentoring.
• Support accurate worker classification for PWA compliance when applicable and involve the PWA team before subcontract negotiations.
• Ensure apprentice discipline documentation is completed and submitted to HR and the PWA team for Department of Labor purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Daily per diem to support living expenses while traveling.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Routine travel home from the jobsite.
• Compensation of $120,000–$140,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increases.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, prescription drug plan, pet insurance, and weight management drug discount.
• Discounted national gym membership network.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Military leave, including differential pay and benefits continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed