Civil Construction Manager

BIC Recruiting; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Client, an industrial site-civil construction firm, seeks a Civil Construction Manager to lead operations and estimating efforts across the Gulf Coast region, with primary focus on South Louisiana and Texas. The role requires travel and occasional in-person presence on project sites.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction management experience, a commitment to SSHE, and strong leadership to coordinate across multiple stakeholders for on-time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' practical experience as a Project Construction Manager developing and implementing construction programs.
• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Travel is required.
• Must communicate effectively with management and employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategy for the operations and estimating team, including risk mitigation.
• Manage all job site personnel.
• Implement site safety, including safety meetings with employees and subcontractors.
• Review permit requirements and frequencies per jurisdiction.
• Review and assist Project Management in updating the project schedule.
• Coordinate project closeout and record drawings.
• Oversee quality control and address deviations with corrective actions.
• Attend OSHA visits, audits, and inspections.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager for site safety training needs.
• Attend progress meetings and final project walk-throughs.
• Approve field PTO requests via the employee portal.
• Review attendance with executive management and identify high-risk areas.
• Interview processes to evaluate controls for high-risk areas.
• Test and analyze business processes to improve bottom-line results.
• Prepare written reports with supporting documentation.
• Gather feedback from field personnel and present insights to senior management.
• Assist operations on project accountability, production, and management.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement and industry partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, processes, and regulations.

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is an industrial site-civil construction firm developing innovative solutions to help clients' plans become reality.

POSITION TITLE

Civil Construction Manager

COMPENSATION

Competitive Salary + DOE

BENEFITS

Standard package

LOCATION

Gulf Coast Region

SUMMARY

The position requires the exercise of discretion, decision making and independent judgment. This individual will represent throughout the Southern United States with primary responsibilities in South Louisiana and Texas. This position requires travel and an in-person presence based on the needs of each project.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategy for the operations and estimating team, including developing a robust risk mitigation plan
• Management of all job site personnel
• Implement site safety including safety meetings with employees and/or subcontractors/vendors
• Review the necessary permit requirements and frequencies per jurisdiction
• Review and assist Project Management team in updating the project schedule
• Project closeout- coordinate record drawings
• Oversee quality control and be alert to deviation from quality standards and ensure proper corrective action is taken when encountered
• Attending all OSHA visits/audit/random inspections
• Coordinate with Safety Manager for site safety training needs
• Attending progress meetings and final walk through on all projects
• Approve all field PTO requests made through the employee portal
• Post job review attendance with executive management
• Overall awareness of any deficient work or damaged place work
• Identify areas of highest risk and create a plan to mitigate to achieve goals
• Conduct interview necessary to evaluate processes and controls designed to manage high-risk areas
• Test and analyze business processes to improve bottom line results
• Prepares effective written reports and supports findings with proper documentation
• Gathering feedback from field personnel and presenting insights to senior management
• Assist operations team on project accountability, production, and management.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement and develop industry partnerships
• Ensure compliance of relevant standards, process and legal regulations

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 years' practical experience as a Project Construction Manager developing and implementing construction programs
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check
• Knowledge of construction processes, procedures, and safety
• Commitment to working safely and participating in SSHE programs
• Must have the desire to assist the Company in promoting a healthy, incident-free workplace
• Must have able to communicate with management as well as with employees of all levels in the organization to help ensure clear understanding of company guidelines, rules, policy, and procedures
• Travel is required
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Working knowledge in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Willingness to work extended hours during the weekdays and weekends
• Willing to take on a special duty/interim assignment
• Must have valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Must have other valid forms of identification