General Construction Manager
About The Position
The General Construction Manager oversees and directs field construction activities for assigned projects, typically valued at more than $500 million, ensuring work conforms to plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. The role requires authoritative knowledge of assigned work, the ability to understand complex situations and assess alternatives, and the judgment to direct construction staff and line supervision toward project objectives. The manager coordinates construction craftsmen across multiple trades and/or manages contractors and subcontractors within the area of responsibility. The role may also be referred to as Manager IV, Construction. The manager is typically responsible for all staff assigned to project(s), through direct reports such as managers and supervisors leading safety, quality, construction, site services, engineering, contracts, and other functions. The position coordinates site and project activities and communications, supports productive project execution, ensures work remains within approved scope and applicable requirements, and serves as the single point of accountability to senior management, the client, and the community.
Requirements
- Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent in an applicable field and 20 years of work-related experience; alternatively, 24 years of combined education and directly related experience if non-degreed.
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job.
- Ability to learn and apply applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines.
- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
- Authorization to work in the country where the position is located.
Nice To Haves
- Proven ability to promote outstanding customer service and client relations.
- Strong interpersonal, conflict-resolution, communication, and leadership skills, including presentation ability with senior management, client management, and project personnel.
- Basic computer and software skills, including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs.
- Competency in administrative functions related to project and office operations.
- Functional proficiency in project controls, human relations, industrial relations, and contract management as applicable to the area of responsibility, with the capacity to direct those functions as required.
- Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to remain calm while taking charge in critical situations.
Responsibilities
- Assure compliance with Fluor Operating System Requirements, the applicable Operating System Implementation plan, and other business-line requirements.
- Execute field construction activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards.
- Control project schedule and cost through efficient use of workforce, materials, tools, and equipment.
- Monitor productivity and cost, and implement actions to maintain labor productivity and cost-effectiveness.
- Actively develop the project safety culture and make safety a natural part of all work performed.
- Direct and take responsibility for project staff through managers and supervisors across applicable project functions.
- Coordinate activities and communication within site and project areas and between those areas and other offices and locations.
- Coordinate and implement internal and external support activities, including functional staff and craft support, to enable safe, quality project execution.
- Ensure all work remains within approved scope boundaries and complies with pertinent requirements.
- Serve as the single point of accountability to senior management, the client, and the community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Voluntary benefit plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, including personal, bereavement, sick, and holiday leave for salaried employees
- Paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees
- Parental leave
- Training and development courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
