JDH- Tower (Wireless) Construction Manager

NORTHERN LIGHTS & JDH CONTRACTING•Plainfield, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Construction managers are responsible for the success of construction crews in the field, overseeing multiple projects across multiple work sites. A construction manager's role typically involves: Preparing for the project Assist the Estimator or Project Manager in gathering field information for bids or scope of work. Verify the readiness of the job site and coordinate with other construction professionals such as project managers, the construction scheduler and other construction managers, and crew leads before construction work starts. Develop the work schedule and strategy for efficient and timely completion of all tasks. Responsible for scheduling of field personnel and equipment to ensure effective project delivery. Participate in planning, scheduling and review meetings. Plan ahead to prevent problems on site before they occur: verify locates are called in, equipment is available and in good working condition, and materials are staged and ready for crew pick-up. Organize labor, materials and equipment to insure smooth work flows. Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to sites. Monitoring projects Manage both JDH field personnel and subcontractors on assigned projects. Make safety inspections of the site when work is underway and ensure regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to. Audit all field reporting, including daily vehicle inspections, heavy equipment inspections, Job Hazard Analysis forms, Daily Construction Reports and time reports for thoroughness, accuracy and timeliness. Audit work site, vehicles and crews to insure clean and orderly image of JDH Contracting. Oversee the running of several projects. Communicate with a range of people including the project manager, the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce. Supervise several crew leads. The construction manager organizes activities and meets with his crew leads to review goals and progress. Work with the crews in the field when experience, expertise or additional manpower is needed. Revising the project when necessary When the schedule or project is changed, authorize changes to the work and revise schedule as needed, reordering tasks or assignments so that the final deadline can still be met. Ensure that all assigned project activities are consistent with contract documents and company policy. Communicate with the project manager any changes that require additional manpower, overtime or change of scope of work. Reporting project status Be the primary contact for field crew leads on all technical and construction issues related to assigned jobs. Report cost overruns, workplace injuries, safety incidents, causes for construction delays to Project Managers. Investigate damage, accidents or delays at construction sites (including the yard and transit to and from) to ensure that proper procedures are being executed. Ensure that all closeout documentation is completed accurately and timely to facilitate timely invoicing. Communicate with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems. Supervision and Training Insure annual performance reviews are completed for each field employee. Develop field personnel through intentional exposure to new on-the-job experiences, and scheduling formal training as needed. Provide hands on support of assigned projects working with field superintendents, crew leaders and staff as appropriate. Completes special projects or other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma, industry and field project experience required.
Construction Managers begin with a small project portfolio initially. As experience is gained, Construction Managers progress to a full project load with more complexity.
Ability to read engineering drawings, prints and technical documents.
Ability to draw prints or sketches and provide field notes .
Proficiency in the use of computers for Word Processing, Spreadsheets and E-mail, and smartphones for texting and other field communications.
Knowledge and application of best practices in the field to meet technology and safety requirements.
Construction managers need to be forward planners, with exceptional people skills and the ability to present ideas and negotiate.
Independent problem solving skills are essential since projects are off site.
Must be customer-focused.

Responsibilities

Assist the Estimator or Project Manager in gathering field information for bids or scope of work.
Verify the readiness of the job site and coordinate with other construction professionals such as project managers, the construction scheduler and other construction managers, and crew leads before construction work starts.
Develop the work schedule and strategy for efficient and timely completion of all tasks.
Responsible for scheduling of field personnel and equipment to ensure effective project delivery.
Participate in planning, scheduling and review meetings.
Plan ahead to prevent problems on site before they occur: verify locates are called in, equipment is available and in good working condition, and materials are staged and ready for crew pick-up.
Organize labor, materials and equipment to insure smooth work flows.
Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to sites.
Manage both JDH field personnel and subcontractors on assigned projects.
Make safety inspections of the site when work is underway and ensure regulations relating to health, safety and the environment (HSE) are adhered to.
Audit all field reporting, including daily vehicle inspections, heavy equipment inspections, Job Hazard Analysis forms, Daily Construction Reports and time reports for thoroughness, accuracy and timeliness.
Audit work site, vehicles and crews to insure clean and orderly image of JDH Contracting.
Oversee the running of several projects.
Communicate with a range of people including the project manager, the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce.
Supervise several crew leads.
Work with the crews in the field when experience, expertise or additional manpower is needed.
Authorize changes to the work and revise schedule as needed, reordering tasks or assignments so that the final deadline can still be met.
Ensure that all assigned project activities are consistent with contract documents and company policy.
Communicate with the project manager any changes that require additional manpower, overtime or change of scope of work.
Be the primary contact for field crew leads on all technical and construction issues related to assigned jobs.
Report cost overruns, workplace injuries, safety incidents, causes for construction delays to Project Managers.
Investigate damage, accidents or delays at construction sites (including the yard and transit to and from) to ensure that proper procedures are being executed.
Ensure that all closeout documentation is completed accurately and timely to facilitate timely invoicing.
Communicate with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints and construction problems.
Insure annual performance reviews are completed for each field employee.
Develop field personnel through intentional exposure to new on-the-job experiences, and scheduling formal training as needed.
Provide hands on support of assigned projects working with field superintendents, crew leaders and staff as appropriate.
Completes special projects or other duties as assigned.