Senior Construction Manager

ESP Associates•Fort Collins, CO

10h

About The Position

The Senior Construction Manager is a management level position within Ditesco. This role oversees the large construction projects and program subsets of the construction management work group. The Senior Construction Manager plays a leadership role in the construction management initiatives as part of the company’s strategic operations plan. This position allocates resources, tracks, and reports on project progress, manages project risk through staff oversight, monitors schedules, manages budgets, ensures quality, and performs contract administration and project management. This position creates and implements plans to ensure project success across all phases of delivery (financing, permitting, design, construction, start-up, and operations) as may be applicable to individual clients, programs, or projects. This position actively participates in business development through assistance with proposal development, client meetings, interviews, and company introductory presentations.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management.
Special Licensing or Certification: Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado; Certified Construction Manager or combined education and experience.
Experience: Minimum 12 years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering and construction with an emphasis in the following areas:
Project/Construction Management and Contract Administration
Claims avoidance, Risk Management, and Schedule Control
Construction Management related to Municipal, State and Federal Agency projects
Demonstrated business development and relationship-building experience.
Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

Considerable knowledge of engineering and construction principles and practices related to heavy civil, commercial, and public buildings, water, wastewater, pipeline, telecommunications, and road/bridge construction.
Ability to foster teamwork, lead, develop professional relationships, mentor, and train.
Ability to compile engineering data and statistics; evaluate and generate reports.
Ability to ensure compliance with and follow standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
Ability to prepare budgets, and proposals and manage contracts and project costs.

Responsibilities

Manage risk across large project industry sectors delivering world-class projects to Ditesco clients.
Implement, manage, and oversee quality assurance and quality control programs on assigned projects. Translate these programs company-wide as may be applicable.
Develop a high-performing team through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring.
Recruit, attract, retain, and motivate staff. Ensure regular/timely feedback is shared with assigned personnel.
Complete employee performance appraisals of assigned employees through direct reviews or 360° reviews.
Participate in the overall safety program for the company. Monitor and enforce best practices.
Maintain safety training as applicable to all company operations (OSHA, open trench, confined space, etc.).
Provide senior leadership on assigned projects and provide support as needed to successfully complete projects according to Ditesco’s scope of services with a value-added approach.
Provide owner’s representative, program management and project management services to clients across project types and industry sectors.
Provide proactive contract administration for all assigned projects. Responsible for the proper administration of all assigned project/construction contracts and all project controls.
Responsible for work products meeting company quality standards.
Attend and manage regular project progress meetings and assist staff throughout project delivery.
Ensure company policies and procedures are updated and followed by each team member or assigned employee.
Track and control construction risk, schedules, and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and budget allocated.
Have experience in common industry delivery models including CM/GC, CMaR, Design/Build, DBB, P3 and others.
Strategic Planning. Work with senior leadership/management team to develop long-term plans for the organization around growth and development of company initiatives. Actively participate in company planning/strategy meetings, retreats, and similar events focused on employee engagement and company success.
Meet routinely with senior leadership to report on project status. Ensure leadership is kept fully informed on the condition of projects, the health of client relationships, and employees. Provide monthly reports on job profitability, risk, and status.
Identify new business opportunities. Meet business development goals. Responsible for the maintenance of existing client relationships and contracts as assigned by the Program Manager
Assist and/or manage the creation of proposals, business marketing pieces, and products that respond to requests for proposals or solicit new clientele.
Set goals, monitor work, and evaluate results to ensure that company/team and organizational objectives are met and are in line with the needs and mission of the organization.
For assigned projects, ensure timely invoicing and accurate reporting of project costs; maintain Ditesco project budgets with assistance from assigned staff.
Perform analysis on various initiatives to ensure direct labor is maximized, profit maintained, and costs are known and covered.
Participate in, and nurture, broad networks of alliances with others (outside of Ditesco) to exchange knowledge and information about learning in support of changes within the industry.
Report and share information regularly with the Program Manager
Participate in industry associations and work groups representing the company.
Perform related work as required or other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses