Construction Manager

The Foth Companies; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Foth Companies is expanding its airports team in Louisville, KY, and seeks a Construction Manager to build a long-term career in aviation. You will support airport clients and help bring projects to life through construction management, administration, and observation across horizontal and vertical construction.

Foth supports commercial and general aviation clients across the southeastern and midwestern US, delivering civil engineering and construction solutions for airside and landside

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Minimum 8 years of increasing responsibility in construction.
• Minimum 3 years in a construction management role.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore (or equivalent).
• Able to pass CHRC and TSA STA.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with project engineers, architects, contractors, and clients.
• Lead coordination meetings and stakeholder engagement with airline tenants, CBP, TSA, Airport Staff, and contractors.
• Train and manage Construction Observation Staff.
• Monitor contractor progress and construction schedules.
• Manage RFI/submittals review, prevailing wage/labor compliance, change order development and pay applications.
• Assist with cost estimating, contract administration, and grant compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team coordination

Project oversight

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.

Foth is continuing to grow our airports team in Louisville, KY and we’re looking for a Construction Manager who wants to build a long-term career in aviation. In this role, you’ll support airport clients and help bring projects to life through construction management, administration, and observation across both horizontal and vertical construction.

Foth supports both commercial and general aviation clients across the southeastern and midwestern US, providing civil engineering and construction solutions for airside and landside projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with project engineers, architects, contractors, and clients
• Lead coordination meetings and stakeholder engagement (includes airline tenants, CBP, TSA, Airport Staff, and contractors)
• Train and manage Construction Observation Staff
• Monitor contractor progress and construction schedules
• Manage RFI/submittals review process, prevailing wage/ labor compliance, change order development and coordination and processing of pay applications
• Assist with cost estimating, contract administration, and grant compliance throughout the duration of the project
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent technical experience
• Minimum 8 years of increasing responsibility in a similar role in the construction industry pertaining to construction of vertical and horizontal infrastructure
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a construction management role
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, MS Project, Outlook), Bluebeam, Procore (or equivalent)
• Able to pass a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
• Proficiency in design, construction, and public infrastructure principles and practices
• Experience in heavy civil, aviation and/or DOT construction projects
• Knowledge of Federal requirements/specifications, state provisions and specifications related to construction and construction administration
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances.

Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.

• All locations are tobacco-free.
• Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters/Agencies: Foth does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed recruiting agreement coordinated through Foth, Foth reserves the right to pursue and hire candidates without financial obligation to third party recruiters or agencies.

Artificial Intelligence: Foth uses artificial intelligence and other technology-assisted tools in connection with parts of our recruiting and hiring process, including to assist with reviewing application materials, identifying potentially qualified candidates, sourcing candidates, and supporting interview preparation. These tools are used to support, but do not replace, human decision-making, and all employment decisions are made by qualified human reviewers. Where required by law, we will provide additional information regarding the use of these tools, and applicants may contact us with questions or request reasonable accommodation regarding their use.