Senior Construction Management Specialist 1

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This position is expected to be a field assignment, meaning travel is required. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify. Position Overview: The Construction Management Specialist will work closely with all project team members and closely supervise all contractor and sub-contractor trade employees. Our Construction Managers must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and help ensure timely completion of projects in fast-paced environments. This is a traveling Construction Management position supporting project work across multiple sites. The successful candidate will move from site to site, with typical project assignments lasting about 3–9 months, and may occasionally travel to other locations for a few days to support additional projects.

Requirements

7–12 years of relevant construction management experience, directly related to T&D transmission, substation construction, or industrial construction management
Determination of staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel experience
Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience
Experience in establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project
Understanding of a process approach to accomplishing construction management and start-up testing work
Demonstrated client relationship-building experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others in potentially adversarial situations
Successful and proven experience as an Industrial Construction Site Manager
Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites
In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Organizational and time-management skills
Ability to lead and inspire
OSHA 10 or 30

Nice To Haves

Industrial Field Experience, Trade School Graduate, or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred

Responsibilities

Develop project-specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans
Perform Home office or remote pre-construction planning work before field mobilization
Lead and manage the site construction management and commissioning staff
Monitor overall construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety
Manage and mitigate construction and commissioning work risk
Report construction progress and cost to the Project Manager or Owner
Lead and attend construction project performance review meetings
Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and lookaheads
Keep track of project progress and maintain schedules
Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly
Communicate any field conflicts and notify the internal project team
Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members
Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs
Monitor and report on project progress
Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable)
Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback
Coordinate requests for appropriate staffing
Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards