Construction Manager

Palacios Marine & Industrial, Inc•Pasadena, TX

70d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the field execution and performance of multiple assigned construction projects and work sites. This position provides leadership and direction to Superintendents and field supervision to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within established budgets, and in accordance with contract requirements, client expectations, and company standards. The Construction Manager serves as the primary field operations leader across assigned projects and is accountable for manpower planning, field leadership, safety, quality, productivity, schedule execution, and cost performance. This position works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, clients, and company leadership to coordinate resources, identify developing issues, establish priorities, and implement corrective actions when needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible construction experience, including significant experience supervising field construction operations
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a construction leadership role such as Superintendent, General Superintendent, Construction Manager, or equivalent
Industrial construction experience is strongly preferred, including experience in one or more areas such as mechanical, civil, structural, coatings, scaffolding, piping, industrial maintenance, or related construction services
Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple construction projects or work sites and effectively prioritize competing operational requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead Superintendents, Foremen, craft personnel, subcontractors, and other field resources
Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, manpower management, labor productivity, cost awareness, quality, safety, and field execution
Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, contracts, subcontracts, codes, and other technical and contractual documents
Ability to understand project budgets, labor performance, production reports, cost information, and schedule impacts and use that information to make operational decisions
Experience identifying and resolving field conditions, productivity issues, resource constraints, schedule conflicts, and other challenges affecting construction execution
Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to hold field leadership accountable while developing effective working relationships across multiple project teams
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions in a fast-paced construction environment
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to effectively use company project management, scheduling, reporting, and communication systems
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company and client requirements for access to project sites
Ability to travel between and/or temporarily relocate to project locations as required

Responsibilities

Oversee field execution and performance across multiple assigned construction projects and work sites
Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to Superintendents and other field supervision
Maintain appropriate operational visibility across assigned projects and ensure field activities meet company and client expectations
Monitor safety, quality, manpower, productivity, schedule, cost performance, and overall field execution and initiate corrective action when needed
Plan and coordinate manpower, supervision, equipment, and other field resources across assigned projects, including mobilizations and demobilizations
Ensure projects are adequately staffed with qualified field leadership and craft personnel based on project requirements
Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to align field execution with project schedules, budgets, contractual requirements, and client expectations
Identify resource constraints, field conditions, delays, disruptions, scope changes, and other issues that may affect project performance and ensure they are appropriately communicated and addressed
Develop and oversee corrective or recovery plans for projects that are not meeting safety, quality, productivity, schedule, or cost expectations
Ensure Superintendents maintain appropriate field documentation and accurately capture manpower, production, equipment usage, delays, changing conditions, and other significant project information
Monitor subcontractor and supplier field performance and address issues affecting project execution
Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Procurement, Fleet/Garage, HR, Payroll, and other company support functions as necessary to meet project requirements
Support project planning, mobilization, execution, turnover, closeout, and demobilization activities
Maintain effective working relationships with clients and work with Project Managers and company leadership to address significant field execution or client concerns
Ensure construction activities comply with company safety policies, client requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulations
Evaluate, coach, and develop Superintendents and other field leaders and address performance deficiencies when necessary
Promote consistent construction practices, operating expectations, communication, and accountability across assigned projects
Escalate significant safety, quality, staffing, productivity, schedule, cost, contractual, or client risks to appropriate leadership