Construction Manager
About The Position
The Construction Manager is responsible for construction project management for company campuses, laboratories, and other locations. The role manages work performed by contractors and consultants and provides general management of construction-related jobs. It oversees project design, schedules, budgets, bidding, contracts, site analysis, construction execution, compliance, inspections, supplier and subcontractor performance, and project closeout and reporting. The position ensures projects meet contractual requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as relevant standards and client policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 4 years of construction management experience.
- At least 4 years of experience with financial and risk analysis, budgeting, making recommendations, and preparing business cases, including cost-benefit analysis.
- Proven negotiation, project management, project estimating, and budgeting skills.
- Strong knowledge of construction accounting practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of technical and non-technical individuals or groups.
- Proven ability to understand and analyze site plans and construction documents.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work under time constraints to meet deadlines.
- Strong direction and delegation skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
- Ability to travel up to 50% across the United States.
- Ability to regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing job duties.
Responsibilities
- Manage, direct, and coordinate construction projects for company campuses, laboratories, and locations.
- Oversee project design and schedules for proposed projects.
- Deliver projects in compliance with contractual requirements and federal, state, and local laws.
- Provide project budget estimates for building and site work on proposed projects.
- Coordinate contractor identification, project bidding, contracts, and construction project budgets.
- Analyze site issues to determine the appropriate scope of work.
- Identify site deficiencies and determine their budget impact.
- Coordinate review of construction drawings and procedures before issue to optimize construction execution for cost and timeliness.
- Coordinate construction schedule development with relevant staff and monitor progress against the schedule.
- Maintain communication with internal and external team members and other involved parties about schedules, milestone dates, and costs.
- Manage work to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, method statements, client policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
- Ensure consistent implementation of client policies and procedures, including ISO 9000, ADA, local labor laws, and safety procedures; take remedial action when non-compliance is identified.
- Inspect construction progress on a regular, predetermined schedule.
- Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance for compliance with contractual obligations.
- Escalate issues arising from disputes or substandard performance.
- Manage project closeout and reporting.
Benefits
- The compensation package may include eligible bonuses and commissions.
- VSP Vision benefits are referenced, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
