Senior Construction Manager

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Calvert, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is generally responsible for the total delivery of services safely, on time, within performance budget, and meeting quality expectations. Work at this level requires extensive progressive experience in construction management and involves the utilization of project controls for cost, schedule, and quality of projects. This work will be performed under minimal supervision. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Familiarity with and utilizing department standards. Familiarity with project scope, specifications, and design criteria upon assignment to a task. Extensive knowledge of safety requirements, with a commitment to a zero accidents environment. Ability to ensure contractor’s activities are planned and executed with safety first. Responsible for the safe performance of all contractor’s on assigned projects. Validating professional service and construction estimates at the beginning of a project, and then tracking changes as the project progresses. Reviewing and approving all deliverables. Extensive knowledge of scope and deliverables. Initiating timely change notices when deviation is made from scope, affecting schedule, deliverables, or cost of the work. Planning and organizing the work of the project team. Communicating the plan to the team, project leadership, and the client. Maintaining control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards. Understanding and utilizing the project tools in place for project control. Consulting with design leaders, then following up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality of technical contractual activities on one or more projects of various sizes. Promoting continued relationships with clients. Field construction efforts, design phase services, and all subcontracting, as well as participating in all major technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions. Recognizing and communicating scope and design changes promptly. Providing on-site assistance during startup. Coordinating work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead. Consulting with design leaders to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project. Advising the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes that have been identified. Reviewing and checking vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for input. Reviewing construction specifications. Reviewing fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications. Participating in the planning of training programs, continuing education opportunities, and professional development of staff.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant industrial construction management experience.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Demonstrated proficiency in complex construction management.
Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional and trade associations.
Ability to handle stress with poise.
Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability.
Ability to set priorities.
Demonstrated leadership ability with team orientation.
Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to perform work outdoors in hot or cold climates.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Construction Science, Building Science or related field from an accredited university is highly preferred.
General Contractors License is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure contractor’s activities are planned and executed with safety first.
Responsible for the safe performance of all contractor’s on assigned projects.
Validate professional service and construction estimates at the beginning of a project, and then track changes as the project progresses.
Review and approve all deliverables.
Initiate timely change notices when deviation is made from scope, affecting schedule, deliverables, or cost of the work.
Plan and organize the work of the project team.
Communicate the plan to the team, project leadership, and the client.
Maintain control of the project by tracking and maintaining discipline performance budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards.
Consult with design leaders, then follow up for support to ensure efficient progress and quality of technical contractual activities on one or more projects of various sizes.
Promote continued relationships with clients.
Oversee field construction efforts, design phase services, and all subcontracting.
Participate in all major technical, cost, scheduling, and performance decisions.
Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.
Provide on-site assistance during startup.
Coordinate work activities with other staff members and the discipline lead.
Consult with design leaders to ensure the smooth flow of vital information necessary for the scheduled completion of the project.
Advise the senior engineer concerning design or scope changes that have been identified.
Review and check vendor drawings and other discipline drawings for input.
Review construction specifications.
Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
Participate in the planning of training programs, continuing education opportunities, and professional development of staff.