Construction Manager

Hargrove and Associates•Colonial Heights, VA

About The Position

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors. With over 2,700 Teammates in 19 offices domestically and internationally, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects. Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients. Work-life balance and flexibility are important areas of focus for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business. Job Summary: Generally responsible for total delivery of services safely, on time, within performance budget and meeting quality expectations on moderately complex projects. Work at this level requires progressive experience in construction management and involves utilization of project controls for cost, schedule and quality of projects. This work will be performed under minimal supervision. Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum 10 years in Construction Management or Site Superintendent in heavy, chemical-plant, process industry.
Interaction with civil, concrete, piping, mechanical, building, electrical and instrumentation trades desired.
Familiarity with piping and mechanical systems such as isometrics, manual valves, specialty items, packaged skids, chillers, cooling towers etc.
Familiarity with electrical and instrumentation systems such as transformers, MCCs, switchgear, conduit, cable and wire installations.
Familiarity with civil and structural systems such as concrete foundations, underground piling, structural steel erection, building/panel construction.
Strong understanding of OSHA industrial work practices as related to Health, Safety and Environmental impacts.
Ability to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time.
Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training in construction trades such as Pipe Fitting, Boilermaker, Machining, Carpentry, Welding, Electrician, Instrument Technician, HVAC technician desired.
General Contractors License is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret P&IDs, layouts, and process flow diagrams.
Oversee project construction, general contractors to assure a high level of quality and safety.
Create and review Requests for Information (RFIs) and Change Orders.
CM demonstrates strong Safety Leadership with construction contractors in the field.
Participates in field contractor audits, CSA (construction safety audits), investigations and toolbox talks.
Conduct ‘stand down’ meetings with contractors if a safety violation is found.
Verifies that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and procedures based on site processes.
Support construction and documentation to align with project documents and good engineering practices.
Provides installation technical support to Project Managers.
Assists Project team with project cost/change controls and project budget and accounting records for construction.
Assists project manager in bid walks with contractors in the field for budgetary and firm proposals.
Respond to RFIs (requests for information) in a timely manner
Supervises Daily Timesheets from construction contractors.
Reviews Daily Construction Reports (DCR) submitted by each contractor on site every single day.
Performs change order estimating and assists the Project Manager in change order negotiations.
Supports Project Manager on scope management activities and estimated level of effort for out-of-scope tasks.
Walk down and review jobsite conditions including customer meetings, as needed.
CM is directly involved in day-to-day site activities.
Assists Project team with schedule updates, construction invoices, and submittals.
CM provides information from field reports to support progress forecasting.
Assists in managing and reviewing the progress of contractors' construction schedules.
CM supports look-a-head schedule planning with construction contractors.
Reviews weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts including project costs and potential changes.
CM will facilitate the development of change orders by requesting through trades and engineering.
CM is not an estimator and will not independently develop change order requests on behalf of trades.
Able to identify field interferences with associated costs.