Construction Manager

Keller North America, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Keller is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead field operations on a long-term project in Asheville, North Carolina. This onsite role is responsible for day-to-day execution of deep foundations and earth retention work, with direct oversight of superintendents, foremen, craft crews, and equipment. The Construction Manager partners closely with the Project Manager to deliver work safely, on schedule, and on budget.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in heavy civil or foundation construction, including experience managing superintendents and multiple crews.
Working knowledge of foundation drill rigs, cranes, and support equipment, and ability to match equipment to the task and ground conditions.
Experience with project costing, schedule management, and earned value reporting.
Proven ability to mentor and develop superintendents, foremen, and crew members.
Strong communication skills with field crews, engineers, general contractors, owners, and leadership.
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Project, Teams, and Outlook.
Must be able to work onsite in Asheville, North Carolina, for the duration of the project.

Nice To Haves

Strong experience in deep foundations and earth retention is strongly preferred.
Experience drilling in rock and working on steep or restricted-access sites is a plus.
Primavera P6 experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent field leadership experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Lead all onsite field operations, overseeing superintendents, foremen, crews, subcontractors, and equipment.
Partner with the Project Manager to build and maintain the project schedule, sequence work into logical phases, and meet contractual milestones.
Determine labor, rig, and equipment requirements and resource-load the schedule for foundation and earth retention scopes, including drilled shafts, micropiles, soldier pile and lagging, soil nails, and tiebacks.
Track production, cost, and earned value against the budget, and flag variances early with recovery plans.
Review and interpret plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents, ensuring field teams build to them.
Own site safety and compliance with Keller’s safety program, OSHA, and owner and general contractor requirements.
Coordinate daily with the general contractor, owner’s representatives, engineers, and inspectors on sequencing, access, testing, and quality assurance/quality control.
Manage field issues such as differing site conditions, obstructions, weather delays, and equipment breakdowns, and document impacts for change management.
Recruit, develop, and evaluate superintendents, foremen, and craft employees, including craft competency evaluations, training, and disciplinary procedures when needed.
Prepare progress reports and lead regular inspections to ensure work meets quality, safety, and performance standards.