Construction Manager - Illinois

Novel Energy Solutions•Pecatonica, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The construction manager leads, plans, and coordinates activities pertaining to the construction and maintenance of solar projects in accordance with company policies and governmental regulations.

Requirements

Managing Self
Technical or professional proficiency to be highly competent in their work
Problem-solving
Putting the team first, working well with others
Develop next leaders and support succession planning
Relationship building and Intrapersonal skills
Using Company tools and processes
Daily Discipline of time management, learning on the fly, and accepting feedback
Delivers results consistently
Creates a process for improving the work and incorporating into existing processes via process mapping
Communication skills: Written and verbal communication, Presentation skills, Running meetings, Email, Conflict Management, Building a Business Case, and Listening
Manager of Others
Designing work to be done, including: Communicating with boss and others about needs and expectations, Designs work with the customer in mind, Designing and filling jobs, assigning work, Delegating.
Enabling direct reports to do the work by: Motivating, Measuring the work of others and performance monitoring, Coaching and giving feedback, Acquiring resources, planning and budgeting, Project managing, Problem solving, Making time to meet with direct reports (1-on-1s), Building the team (Color wheel, cross-training, deep bench)
Building relationships with direct reports, bosses, and support groups that facilitate open dialogues and trust (intrapersonal skills a must)
Creating a process for the team's work by integrating multiple team members’ individual processes
Get the team to deliver results consistently
Associates degree or comparable experience in construction technology
Two years minimum of supervisory experience in related field
Experience working on +1MW Solar Projects with leadership experience
Experience dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work
Proficiency with reading blueprints, plans, specs, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
Proficiency with Office 365 software and programs
Proficiency with Procore or other construction management software
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
OSHA 10 Certified

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field
OSHA 30 Certified
Proficiency in Gantt charts and MS Projects
First aid certified
Fall training certified

Responsibilities

Organizes, plans, directs, coordinates, and reports onsite construction activities under the pillars of Safety, Schedule and Cost.
Assure compliance with Company safety policies and OSHA, NFPA 70e and/or MSHA safety standards.
Works with Project Management team on the construction effort from estimating, management, and scheduling.
Manages all sub-contractors for timely completion, quality; ensures project is built according to design plans, specifications, schedule, quality standards and budget.
Directs and supervises field personnel with daily schedules including people, equipment, materials, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.
Works with Sr. Construction Manager and foremen to manage all field crew personnel: Electricians, Laborers, Operators, Coordinating QAQC, Coordinating Staking.
Negotiates pricing with suppliers and subcontractors to fall within industry market pricing and provides competitive customer bid.
Reads, interprets and understands all project documentation such as insurance, permitting and project scheduling.
Works with foremen to enter and approve labor hours onsite.
Makes daily updates to current project schedules via Gantt charts and Smart Sheets.
Documents delays/changes; sets up staging areas as needed.
Maintain, document and monitor quality standards.
Report to the management team all projects progress, new issues, resolutions, and budget and schedule compliance on a consistent basis.
Act as a trouble shooter on current projects.
Seek cost savings through vendor negotiations, market analysis, and eliminating waste.
Provide daily reports to leadership.
Inventory project materials.
Work with ACMs to: Upload Safety, QC, daily reports, incidents, and testing documents to project folders in Procore, Maintain trailer needs –safety, material, cleanliness, plans, Ensure rentals on site are being maintained properly.
Maintain a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving.