Construction Manager

AVCON, INC.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AVCON, INC. is seeking a Construction Manager to lead inspections across varied projects in Southeast Florida. The role emphasizes verification of plans, codes, and standards, while coordinating client liaison on site and ensuring safety and quality control.

Candidates should have 15+ years in construction inspection, building experience, and proficiency with DOT/FAA methods and Procore. Flexibility for shifts and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction inspections experience.
• Vertical building experience; airport/aviation projects preferred.
• Experience with DOT and FAA construction methods, materials, standards.
• Knowledge of statutes, codes, regulations governing airport operations.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs; understand complex construction methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient in MS Office and Procore.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and conducts construction inspections according to drawings and specs.
• Ensures compliance with project plans, specs, and local codes.
• Monitors and documents construction activities and prepares reports.
• Prepares field investigation and inspection reports; tracks changes.
• Maintains inspector daily reports and status updates for Owner and stakeholders.
• Provides high‑level communication on issues and objectives; ensures safety.
• Ability to support day or night shifts, weekends, and extended assignments.

Skills

Construction inspection

Project coordination

Communication

Reading plans

MS Office

Procore

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Procore

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The primary responsibilities of the Construction Manager are to provide administration and support inspection needs for a range of construction projects which vary from small stand‑alone projects to complex, multi‑discipline programs; to provide client management and liaison at the project site; to understand and verify conformance with contemporary construction methods in accordance with applicable codes and standards; to fundamentally deliver a complete and acceptable project in reasonably close conformance to the project drawings and specifications; and to provide general oversight of project implementation by the contractor on construction labor and subcontractor work to assure a good and cooperative operation. This position services the Southeast Florida region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and conducts construction inspections according to approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensures compliance with the project plans, specifications, and local building codes.
• Monitors and documents construction activities.
• Prepares field investigation and construction inspection reports.
• Observes, monitors, and reports on quality control and quality assurance material field testing required to determine contractor's compliance with contract specifications.
• Provides field measurements and assists in compiling quantity reports (CQVs) for payment of quantities and changes in the work.
• Reviews plans and permits, conducts field inspections, and/or participates in field meetings.
• Prepares and maintains inspector daily reports (IDR's) of work‑in‑progress and provides status reports relative to completion of work in accordance with the project plans and specifications for the Owner and other funding and shareholders.
• Records and reports on any deviations from the contract documents.
• Provides high‑level communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives in performance, and compliance to plans and specifications.
• Maintains and promotes a safe working environment.
• Able and available to support work requirements based on day or night shifts and /or flexible schedules, including weekends as required, to support the project requirements, sometimes with little or no advanced notice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of 15+ years' experience inspecting construction projects, required.
• Vertical (building) experience, required. Preference will be given for airport and aviation related vertical projects such as hangars and terminals.
• Experience with DOT and FAA construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications, required.
• Working knowledge of applicable statutes, rules, ordinances, codes and regulations governing airport operations, required.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications and have a solid understanding of complex construction means and methods.
• Must be able to handle basic geometric mathematical calculations involving linear distances, areas, and volumes.
• Must have good written and communication skills.
• Must have reasonable computer skills and be literate in MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel, and should be proficient in Procore or other Construction Management software.
• Experience in the inspection of concrete, earthwork, lighting, structures, foundations, roofing, precast, tilt wall, MEP systems, etc.
• Knowledge of engineering and construction practices and principles.
• Knowledge of safety construction practices and principles.
• Ability to read and understand contract documents.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of clients, management, and employees.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.
• Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

LICENSURE

• Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain security clearance for air operations badging and Customs Border Protection (CBP) access.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

ENVIRONMENT

Work usually takes place in an outdoor setting subject to inclement weather conditions, loud noises, hot and cold temperatures, dust, or fumes. This position may entail out‑of‑town assignments for work over extended durations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Management reserves the right to make adjustments and/or assign or reassign any portion of this job description at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of AVCON's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.