Construction Site Manager I

Merrick & Company•Newport News, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Merrick is seeking a Construction Site Manager to work at the client’s facility, in Newport News, VA, not at a Merrick office, overseeing all activities in the field and will report to the Manager of Construction Services and the client assigned representative/Assigned onsite designee. The primary objective of this position is the day-to-day management of the on-site construction and safety effort. By establishing and maintaining a relationship with the Client through the competent and professional execution of duties, the Construction Site Manager will play a key role in business development, working to acquire additional business from the client.

Requirements

At least five (5) years of experience in the construction industry in industrial or manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of shipyard procedures.
Candidate must be local and available to work on-site daily.
OHSA 30 hours.
Knowledge of new/existing manufacturing, substation(s), food, chemical/bioprocessing plant procedures.
Knowledge in electrical, structural, mechanical engineering procedures.
Experience in large demolition and renovation projects.
Interpret Blueprints.
Ability to deliver projects on time and on budget.
Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
You are required to have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and must be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Time management skills.
A working knowledge of appropriate codes and standards.
Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.

Responsibilities

Develop a thorough understanding of the project documents. Have a complete working knowledge of the prime contract, design drawings, specifications, Contractor scopes of work and the project schedule.
Participate in the development of the master schedule for the assigned project(s).
Conduct pre-mobilization meetings with Contractors.
Review Contractor work plans for safety, quality, and schedule compliance.
Perform Site Safety Training for contractors under direction of Plant Safety Manager
Monitor the Contractor employees for compliance with the safety and reporting requirements of OSHA and the Owner.
Coordinate activities of all Contractors to ensure an efficient and productive use of resources. Plan work activities to ensure that design, manpower, material, tools, equipment, and supervision are available. Proactively manage events to avoid unnecessary change orders.
Ensure the quality of field installations.
Conduct on-site schedule coordination meetings weekly, or as required, to maintain effective communication, coordination, and schedule and cost control.
Promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally conscious site. Conduct monthly on-site mass safety meetings. Ensure adequate site security.
Maintain required project documentation, including but not limited to: OSHA Log, accident/incident reports, first-aid reports, daily reports, as-built drawings, communications, drawing revisions, engineering sketches and directives, etc.
Maintain timely and effective communications with the Client Operations Team to ensure proper coordination between the Plant Operations and Construction activities.
Maintain timely and effective communications with the Manager of Construction Services and Client representative to prevent project delays, cost overruns or client dissatisfaction. Report weekly on construction status and issues concerning safety, schedule, cost, or client relations.
Promote Merrick to the Client representative and to others within the Client’s organization in an effort to acquire more business and provide additional services to the Client.
Controlling project schedule and cost through the efficient use of all construction resources including manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
Assist in additional duties as required for Merrick to be successful.