Construction Manager

General Kinematics Corporation • Crystal Lake, IL

57d • $90,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

General Kinematics Corporation is seeking a qualified Construction Manager to oversee both new construction and installation projects. This role is responsible for ensuring proper coordination and alignment with project goals, providing direction to contractors and vendors to maintain quality standards during groundwork, and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and sales teams on estimates, budgets, timetables, and resources. The Construction Manager will identify and address recurring construction issues while adhering to legal regulations, building codes, and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in managing new construction and new equipment installations.
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies.
• Prior experience understanding of metalworking, fabrication, power transmissions, mechanical equipment, electrical control and/or programming a plus.
• Understanding of business P&L practices and responsibility.
• Blueprint reading required (AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, etc.)
• Reporting to D & V level management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel 70-to-80% of the time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Background check is a requirement of the hiring process.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual abilities a plus.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification a plus.
• Professional certification, such as CCM (certified construction manager), AC (associate constructor), or CPC (certified professional constructor), a plus

Responsibilities

• Visit sites regularly during construction — including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, overseeing installation and commissioning, punch walks, and closeouts — and attend status and coordination meetings.
• Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable, and that tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Maintain and update statement of work (SOW) and preconstruction documents and meet contract obligations, by developing relationships with reliable contractors and vendors.
• Respond efficiently and effectively to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions.
• Serve as the point of contact, on designated projects, for project management, contractors, and outside vendors.
• Communicate, monitor, and track change orders onsite, as they develop.
• Responsible for working with project management to keep a project’s performance on track (Scope, Schedule, Cost), specifically analyzing short-and long-term goals.
• Request and secure current pricing for outside bids to be used within active customer orders.
• Request and secure pricing for outside bids to be used within the quoting process.
• Assist with development of a roster of suppliers and contractors.
• When applicable, attend the “Project with Issues” meeting to serve as the customer’s liaison.
• When applicable, attend the “Project with Issues” meeting and work with internal stake holders, to determine root cause designation and lessons learned for the company.
• Respond to inquiries about current contract sales projects within the Company.
• Maintain weekly communication with production, engineering, and sales departments, with updates to ensure proper adherence to established timelines and objectives.
• Assist in developing best practices goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Track budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
• The ability to troubleshoot, resolve problems and make independent decisions, after identifying and analyzing problems logically and comprehensively.
• Document and report any safety concerns as it relates to the installation and the operation of our equipment.
• Collaborate with the Sales, Manufacturing and Engineering departments.
• Comply with the company’s ISO objectives, policies, & procedures.
• The willingness and physical ability to work on our equipment which can include climbing ladders, crawling under objects, and working in harsh conditions/jobsites.
• To understand basic business concepts and the ability to respond to customer requests.
• The willingness to work from existing policies and procedures and the ability to build technical knowledge.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payment
• Benefit programs provide choice and flexibility to meet the needs of you and your family. This includes health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, PTO, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level