Construction Manager

Big-D Construction; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

HSA employer contributions

401k with match

Long-term & short-term disability

Life insurance

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Big-D Heavy Industrial is seeking a Construction Manager for a traveling role based in Tempe, AZ. You will lead projects, coordinate with clients, architects, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in construction management (or related field) and 7+ years of industrial construction experience, plus proficiency in Procore, P6, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• 7+ years of related experience in industrial construction projects or equivalent combo of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administration and technical direction to single or multiple projects.
• Maintain liaison with prime client contacts with customer service as a core focus.
• Establish project objectives and policies; enforce company and project policies.
• Oversee work on site when superintendent is not present and act as superintendent for subcontractors.
• Monitor construction and financial activities to meet design, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure Big-D’s corporate values are known and practiced.

Skills

Procore

P6

Bluebeam

MS Office

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Construction codes knowledge

Equipment familiarity

Excel/Word/Outlook

Scheduling & cost control

Reading plans & specs

Communication with stakeholders

Leadership of teams

Organization & multitasking

Confidentiality & professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

7+ years of related experience in industrial construction

Tools

Procore

P6

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a dynamic Construction Manager. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for a Construction Manager to join our group based in Tempe, AZ. This is a traveling role.

Experience/Training

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or some related field
• 7+ years of related experience working on industrial construction projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Critical Skills

• Proficient in Procore, P6, Bluebeam, MS Office
• Excellent attention to detail
• Work well in a team environment
• Extensive knowledge of established construction practices, procedures, and techniques as well as applicable local, state and federal building codes.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools and proficiency in skilled construction, and repair tasks.
• Possess strong computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and sequencing, and cost control.
• Knowledge of general survey and layout practices.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with project team, customers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and employees at all levels of the organization. Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage teams.
• Extremely organized and able to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to proactively plan and identify risks to meet or exceed the deadline while meeting the safety requirements, productivity goals, sustainability goals and quality.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Ability to read, understand, and red-line work orders, budget, change orders, safety standards, plans specifications, shop drawings, submittals, manufacturer’s literature. Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blue prints, contract documents and specifications, and CPM schedules.
• Regular, timely, and predictable attendance is required for this position.

Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations: (other duties may be assigned to meet business needs)

• Provides overall administration and technical direction to single or multiple projects
• Maintains liaison with prime client contacts with customer service as a core focus.
• Establishes project objectives and policies; enforces company and project policies.
• Oversees work being put in place, there is no superintendent on site, they function as superintendent of subcontractor.
• Monitors construction and financial activities to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Ensures that Big-D’s corporate values are known and are in practice.

Project Management

• Ensure that owner/architect relationships are fostered and maintained!
• Responsible for ensuring that the project is completed on-time, within budget, and constructed with superior quality and safety.
• Visits each project site prior to the commencement of construction. Coordinates with the superintendent to regularly update self-performed work and ensure that the proper fees are being applied.
• Reviews and ensures request for information (RFI) log is current and follows up to ensure record drawings and as-built are updated and maintained.
• Prepares for, attends, and represents the company in applicable meetings including, but not limited to, the following: job “kick off”; weekly project; monthly project manager-superintendent; monthly job review; owner-architect; and management report (upon request).
• Manages the job closeout process from day one of project. This includes but is not limited by the following: ensure financial obligations to subcontractors are settled within 30 days of substantial, and that the final payment is received within 60 days.
• Delegates and manages the compilation of operations & maintenance (O&M) manuals and submits them in accordance with contract documents.
• Follows job start-up procedures, including completion of the new project checklist.
• Ensures—along with the superintendent that the project site and construction activities are being constantly documented in writing and in photos, and that they are properly stored electronically.
• Ensures a storm water protection plan is in place at the onset of every project, that the notice of intent has been filed, and that the plan is maintained and updated on a weekly basis.
• Coordinates and communicates closely with the owner, architects, and subcontractors to eliminate any issues before they become problems.
• Reviews and works through negotiations of the prime contract with the owner.
• Ensures and/or creates the pre-punch list and final punch lists and ensures they are distributed and maintained on a regular basis and completed in a timely fashion.
• Assists the owner and architect to obtain building permit and other permits, as required; also coordinates and acquires all insurance, bonds, etc., as required by the owner.
• Manages and tracks allowances accurately for the owner.
• Maintains relationship with the owner to ensure all warranty issues are identified, documented, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Markets the company to the owner and design team and engages the business development department in pursuing future opportunities.
• Seeks input from staff on how to improve process, project, company, etc.
• Seeks to learn changes in the industry.
• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
• Employer Contribution into an HSA
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Other Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.