Senior Construction Manager | Owners Rep Industrial Food & Beverage

CSM Group•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

The Senior Construction Manager (SCM) provides leadership, direction, and oversight throughout all phases of construction across multiple operational job sites, particularly in the food and beverage and heavy industrial industries. The role serves as an industry expert who assists Construction Managers and junior-level staff with construction, safety, and company procedures. The SCM helps ensure projects meet client expectations and are delivered on time, within budget, and safely, while promoting CSM Group’s culture and operational KPIs. The position also supports team development through mentoring and, where practicable, team leadership. The initial project requires a three-month work stint in Pennsylvania, followed by a return to Southwest Michigan; future travel opportunities may be available. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position requiring 40 work hours per week, with the ability to work more when necessary.

Requirements

OSHA 30-hour training and STSC certification.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
At least 7 years of experience in a Construction Management position with a relevant degree, or at least 15 years of experience in a lead Construction Management position without a relevant degree.
Good Manufacturing Practice knowledge.
Lead and Asbestos Awareness certifications.
Proficient training in the use of jobsite-related equipment.
Proficiency with CSM Group management software and computer applications.
Proficiency in sanitary design and food safety risk assessment.
Understanding of client-specific contractor work rules.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project.
Knowledge of RS Means and related costing and estimating programs.
Knowledge of relevant construction and industry-standard techniques and qualifications.
Ability to work 40 hours per week and more when necessary.
Ability to complete the initial three-month work stint in Pennsylvania and return to Southwest Michigan.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification.
LEED accreditation.
Continued education requirements met and certifications kept current.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related construction or engineering field.

Responsibilities

Manage proposal development and purchase order requests.
Oversee project gate meetings.
Resolve cost issues among trades, architects, and clients to achieve fair but firm outcomes.
Support development of project execution strategies.
Use relationships with authorities having jurisdiction to facilitate communication between project teams and inspectors.
Serve as a primary contact for Construction Managers on staffing, budget, schedule, and quality concerns.
Assist project teams with site logistics planning to improve construction efficiency and productivity.
Visit job sites to assess whether project teams are on track for success.
Manage client relationships related to upcoming work and onsite personnel.
Assist with project proposal generation and Construction Manager services requests.
Generate bid documents and bid review documents for procurement activities.
Participate in post-bid interviews and bid meetings.
Identify the resources, services, and delivery approach needed for each project.
Identify personnel needs and distribute project workloads among execution teams.
Outline project strategies and provide procurement and subcontracting guidance, including high-level bid reviews as appropriate to project size and criticality.
Manage project change control and advise clients of potential changes.
Lead quality control inspections.
Support project execution, including trade coordination, project scheduling, and labor overages.
Ensure an expeditious project closeout.
Ensure the project team and owner transition smoothly into new facilities and understand the new space’s operations and efficiencies.
Provide professional guidance and mentoring to Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Project Engineers.
Meet with potential clients and architects to explain CSM services and approach.
Participate in proposal development and interviews for potential work.
Lead and mentor direct reports, helping them build teams and develop leadership skills.
Train new hires on CSM processes.
Grow work exposure with assigned clients.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision package, with eligibility beginning on the date of hire.
Telemedicine at no additional charge to the employee.
Annual employer-provided HSA contributions.
Dependent care FSA, medical FSA, and limited care FSA.
Paid time off: 15 days’ pay per year, accruing from the start date for regularly scheduled full-time employees, with increases after designated years of service and a maximum accrual of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
Six paid U.S. holidays and two paid floating holidays; employees hired on or after July 1 receive one floating holiday that year.
Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
Individual and group learning sessions on portfolio planning.
Full vesting in company 401(k) matching contributions after three years of service.
Biweekly cell phone stipend.
Employer-paid enhanced Employee Assistance Program, including emotional well-being, family and relationship, legal and financial, healthy lifestyle, and work and life transition support; 24/7 access to professionals; and three face-to-face counseling sessions per area of support per household per calendar year, including eligible dependents.
Personal, competency-based development program to support future career growth.
Wellness program.
Paid parental leave policy covering maternal, paternal, and adoption leave.
Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Optional term life and AD&D insurance.
Annual apparel allotment.
Corporate and community events.