Construction Manager

Hargrove and Associates•Madison, AL

About The Position

Generally responsible for the total delivery of services safely, on time, within performance budget, and to quality expectations on moderately complex projects. The role requires progressive construction management experience and use of project controls for project cost, schedule, and quality. Work is performed under minimal supervision. The Construction Manager supports projects through construction management, design-phase services, subcontracting, and startup. The position coordinates with design leaders, discipline leads, contractors, staff, and clients to ensure safe, efficient progress and quality execution. It monitors contractor resources and activities, reviews drawings and construction submittals, communicates changes, and supports decisions related to technical matters, cost, schedule, and performance. The position requires at least 10 years of relevant industrial construction management or project-related experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and a General Contractors License are highly preferred. The role may involve prolonged sitting, standing, or walking, outdoor work in hot or cold climates, and wearing personal protective equipment. Hargrove describes its culture as grounded in trust, personal integrity, teamwork, and safety. The company is 100% teammate-owned and offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible teammates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of relevant industrial construction management or project-related experience.
Knowledge of Hargrove project execution procedures.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.
Demonstrated proficiency in complex project management.
Comprehensive understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
Ability to relate to customers, suppliers, contractors, government, and professional and trade associations.
Ability to handle stress with poise and understand existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
Ability to lead a team, delegate authority, set priorities, communicate expectations and requirements, and establish accountability.
Demonstrated leadership ability and team orientation.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
Excellent listening and verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent presentation, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods.
Ability to work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment, including a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs, and hard hat.
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Construction Science, Building Science, or a related field from an accredited university.
General Contractors License.

Responsibilities

Deliver services safely, on time, within performance budget, and to quality expectations on moderately complex projects.
Use project controls to manage project cost, schedule, and quality.
Apply department standards and become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment.
Promote a zero-accidents environment and ensure contractor activities are planned and executed with safety first.
Be responsible for the safe performance of all contractors on the assigned project.
Consult with design leaders and follow up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality of technical and contractual activities on one or more projects.
Promote continued relationships with clients.
Participate in field construction efforts, design-phase services, subcontracting, and major technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions.
Recognize and promptly communicate scope and design changes.
Provide on-site assistance during startup.
Coordinate work activities with staff members and the discipline lead.
Consult with design leaders to support the flow of information needed for scheduled project completion.
Advise the senior engineer about identified design or scope changes.
Review and check vendor drawings and drawings from other disciplines for input.
Review construction specifications.
Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance with engineering drawings and specifications.
Coordinate contractor activities to avoid lost time from problem resolution or lack of direction.
Monitor contractor resource assignments to ensure appropriate resource levels are assigned to the work.
Lead teams to deliver commitments, delegate authority appropriately, set priorities, communicate expectations, and structure accountability.
Coach and mentor team members.