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 calls for authoritative knowledge of the assigned work, broad understanding of complex situations, and the ability to assess project objectives and alternative solutions. The manager directs construction staff and line supervision, coordinates construction craftsmen across multiple trades, and manages contractors and subcontractors within the assigned area of responsibility. The role may also be referred to as Manager IV, Construction. The position ensures compliance with Fluor Operating System Requirements, the applicable Operating System Implementation Plan, and other business-line requirements. It controls schedule and cost through effective use of the workforce, materials, tools, and equipment; monitors productivity and costs; and fosters a strong safety culture. The manager typically oversees project staff through managers and supervisors, coordinates communications across project areas and other locations, supports productive project execution, ensures work remains within approved scope and complies with applicable requirements, and serves as the primary 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.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Nice To Haves
- Proven ability to promote outstanding customer service and client relations.
- Excellent interpersonal, conflict-resolution, communication, and leadership skills, with strong presentation ability for 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, with capacity to direct those functions as needed.
- Strong decision-making, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to remain calm and take charge in critical situations.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Fluor Operating System Requirements, the appropriate Operating System Implementation Plan, and other business-line requirements.
- Execute field construction activities in accordance 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 costs and take appropriate action to maintain labor productivity and cost-effectiveness.
- Actively develop the project's safety culture and make safety a natural part of all work.
- Direct and coordinate project staff, line supervision, construction craftsmen, and contractors or subcontractors.
- Coordinate activities and communications within project site areas and between those areas and other offices and locations.
- Coordinate and implement indirect activities and resources needed for safe, quality project execution.
- Ensure work is 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 plans
- Dental plans
- 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
