Construction Manager

csmgroup; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Package

PTO

Holiday Pay

401(k) matching

Wellness Program

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CSM Group is seeking a Construction Manager to provide leadership and oversight across all phases of industrial construction projects in a fully operational jobsite. You will coordinate schedules, resources, and safety to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client specifications.

The role requires coordinating subcontractors, managing documentation, and ensuring quality and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree in construction management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related construction degree.
• Experience in coordinating construction in industrial settings is preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour training or STSC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction activities to ensure on‑time, on‑budget project delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors, materials, equipment, and meetings; manage documentation flow.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, client specifications, and safety regulations (OSHA).
• Develop and manage preconstruction phasing, schedule, and bid processes with project leadership.
• Oversee start‑up planning, inspections, punch lists, and final closeout activities.
• Submit daily logs and track site events using Procore.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Job description

SUMMARY

The Construction Manager (CM) provides leadership, direction, and oversight during all phases of construction around a fully operational jobsite, primarily in the industrial market segment. The CM is involved in the construction phase of the process. The Construction Manager coordinates the construction efforts, predicts and resolves conflicts before they impact the project, and delivers timely and cost-effective solutions. The CM oversees various projects by effectively utilizing resources to provide a finished design that meets all aspects of the construction/engineering specifications. This requires that the CM coordinates and supervises the project from conception to completion. The Construction Manager ensures that the client's highest expectations are met by delivering all projects on time, within budget, and in a safe manner.

This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. It requires at least 40 hours per week, with the ability to work more if necessary.

INDUSTRY

Industrial Manufacturing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preconstruction (10%)
  
  
  
  • Develops and manages, and occasionally works with the Project Director for Phasing Plan, Schedule, and Bid Process (Pre-Bid, BRFI, Post Bids)
  
  
  • Works with Pre-Construction and Safety to develop Site Logistics Plans
  
  
  • Participates in Constructability & A/E progress meetings
  
  
  • Manages Submittal Process
  
  
  
  


• Construction (85%)
  
  
  
  • Submits daily logs using Procore to track labor hours, communication, equipment, materials, and job site events.
  
  
  • Coordinates construction activities including subcontractor working hours, materials, equipment, and meetings (progress, plant, union) and establishes all paper flow and document control with client, contractors, regulatory agencies and others involved under the supervision of the project and program manager(s).
  
  
  • Communicates client requirements to internal team and make sure any changes are reviewed and understood.
  
  
  • Ensures project quality and compliance with project plans/specifications, client specifications /design standards, and sanitary design
  
  
  • Ensures project compliance with all client contractor work rules, OSHA 1910 General Industry, OSHA 1926 Construction Safety regulations, and contractor orientations.
  
  
  • Assists in processing cost issues: T&M validation, proposal reviews, field change order management
  
  
  • Manages overall project schedule
  
  
  
  


• Post Construction (5%)
  
  
  
  • Develops and manages a start-up plan with Project Manager and Plant
  
  
  • Organizes final inspections, develops a punch list, completes punch list items, and follow up on warranty items
  
  
  • Schedules final sanitation
  
  
  • Assists in Closeout Documentation
  
  
  
  

Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
  
  
  
  • You are effective in a variety of communication settings: 1:1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
  
  
  • You attentively listen to others.
  
  
  • You adjust to fit the audience and the message.
  
  
  • You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization.
  
  
  • You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
  
  
  
  


• Business Acumen
  
  
  
  • You know how the business works
  
  
  • You are knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization
  
  
  • You know the competition
  
  
  • You are aware of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace
  
  
  
  


• Ensure Accountability
  
  
  
  • You follow through on commitments and make sure others do the same.
  
  
  • You act with a clear sense of ownership.
  
  
  • You take personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
  
  
  • You establish clear responsibilities and processes for supervising work.
  
  
  • You conduct postmortems after milestone efforts, win or lose.
  
  
  
  


• Manages Conflict
  
  
  
  • You step up to conflict and see it as an opportunity.
  
  
  • You work out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably.
  
  
  • You facilitate breakthroughs by integrating diverse views and finding common ground or acceptable alternatives.
  
  
  • You settle differences productively with minimum noise.
  
  
  
  


• Resourcefulness
  
  
  
  • You effectively organize resources (people, material, etc.) to get things done.
  
  
  • You effectively orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish your project.
  
  
  • You get the most out of limited resources.
  
  
  • You apply knowledge of internal structures, processes, and culture to resourcing efforts.
  
  
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum bachelor's degree in construction management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related construction degree.


• Five (5) years' experience in the construction industry, with at least two (2) years in Project Management.


• OSHA 30-Hour Training and/or STSC certification.


• Minimum Training on Utilizing Equipment (i.e., man lifts, for example)


• Understands GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices


• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, MS Project, etc.)

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Medical, Dental & Vision Package
  
  
  
  • Eligibility begins on the date of hire
  
  
  • Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee
  
  
  • Company provided annual HSA contributions
  
  
  • Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA
  
  
  
  


• Paid Time Off
  
  
  
  • 15 days' pay a year
  
  
  • Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
  
  
  
  


• Holiday Pay
  
  
  
  • 6 Paid U.S. Holidays
  
  
  • 2 Paid Floating Holidays
  
  
  • Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.
  
  
  
  


• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)


• Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.


• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions


• Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning


• 100% vesting after 3 years of service


• Bi-weekly cell phone stipend


• Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions


• Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week


• 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year)


• Service includes eligible dependents


• Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth


• Wellness Program


• Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption


• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance


• Annual apparel allotment


• Corporate and Community Events

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT – JOBSITE

The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s).

While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees’ tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud. The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.