Construction Manager

Parsons Corporation•Radford, VA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages all on-site field construction activities associated with the completion of a medium-size Design-Build project. (Typically a project having 1 million to 2.5 million construction manhours or a total installed cost of $75 to $125 million.) Applies a comprehensive knowledge of various disciplines to be used during construction, as well as the methods and techniques to be utilized for installation. Incumbent must become thoroughly familiar with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected. In addition to construction supervision, the incumbent is also responsible for field administration, procurement, and field engineering. Willingness to relocate to construction site locations is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in construction-related field (or equivalent construction-related work experience)
Typically 15+ years of experience in field construction is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.
Prior federal project experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Directs the overall planning of construction activities to identify critical milestones and priorities.
Coordinate with Engineering for Engineering support to Construction for Design activities to facilitate execution.
Manage the project construction schedule along with all required subcontractor & staff coordination’s and implied tasks.
Determines budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.
Ensures that the services of subcontractors and major construction equipment required by the project will be available at the appropriate time to ensure maximum efficiency and productivity.
Works with Project Management to determine any required contracting actions needed to advance work.
Establishes assignments for functional Construction Superintendents for various work areas of construction operations, monitoring progress and recommending corrective action as necessary.
Conducts performance evaluations and recommends promotions and salary actions.
Manages the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and to meet budget goals.
Keeps alert to possible problem areas and takes preventative action to ensure that critical milestones are met for each phase of the project.
Ensures the use of sound construction practices to attain required quality control at the maximum efficiency and minimum cost.
Prepares periodic reports summarizing progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients.
Ensures effective implementation of all Company and client policies and procedures, including labor relations policies.
Serves as the primary contact with client representatives, subcontractors, and government representatives for construction-related activities.
Maintains strong client and community relations.
Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.