Construction Project Manager-Foreman

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma•Poteau, OK

About The Position

This full-time, hands-on management role combines approximately 75% Working Foreman duties, 20% Project Management, and 5% Superintendent responsibilities. The role works alongside the field team after administrative duties are completed, helping increase production while providing immediate quality control, mentoring, and employee development. It leads and coordinates daily field activities, assigns work, and maintains productivity, safety, and quality standards. The position plans materials and equipment for self-performed projects, meets with owners to discuss upcoming projects, schedules, and daily challenges, and coordinates subcontractors and internal MEP, IT, and Facilities Management teams to support project schedules and execution. As Construction Project Manager, the employee is responsible for overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting and control, technical direction, and compliance with quality standards and Contract Documents. The position reports to the Senior Project Manager and oversees construction projects from commencement through closeout. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and may vary based on business needs. Extensive travel to construction sites is expected. Weekly Earned Wage Access is available as an option.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or business, or four years of directly related experience in lieu of education.
Knowledge of Bluebeam Construction software.
Strong understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems in various construction environments.
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Five years of experience in a supervisory role.
Extensive knowledge of contractual, legal, and OSHA safety standards.
Willingness to travel extensively to various construction sites.
Five years of construction project experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily field activities, assign work, and maintain productivity, safety, and quality standards.
Work alongside the field team after administrative duties are completed to support production, quality control, mentoring, and employee development.
Plan materials and equipment for self-performed projects.
Meet with owners to discuss upcoming projects, schedules, and daily challenges.
Coordinate subcontractors and internal MEP, IT, and Facilities Management teams to support project schedules and successful execution.
Chart project goals and plans, set performance requirements, identify needed resources, and assist the Senior Project Manager in establishing Project Team Member responsibilities.
Coordinate construction operations and manage the efforts of architects, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and other project participants.
Develop effective communication and mechanisms to resolve conflicts among project participants, and work with contractors responsible for project completion.
Oversee projects from commencement through closeout; review and create plans and specifications, request revisions as needed, and ensure project record documents are accurate and properly archived.
Manage project budgets, track team expenses, adhere to budget requirements, and minimize project exposure and risk.
Monitor construction progress through periodic inspections and regular status meetings, ensuring work follows the master schedule and established quality and safety standards.
Identify design and construction elements that may lead to disputes or claims.
Manage project closeout, including submission, review, approval, and archiving of O&M Manuals and Record Drawings; close out pay applications, change orders, punch lists, substantial completion letters, and certificates of occupancy.
Serve as an important link with clients and review team deliverables before providing them to clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.