Construction Manager, Building Automation

Kids for the Future; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate multiple construction and remodel projects in Arlington, TX. You will guide site activities, manage contractors and vendors, and ensure projects stay on schedule and budget while meeting quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and scheduling abilities, with experience in construction methods, safety practices, and code compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field is preferred.
• CCM/AC/CPC designations preferred.
• Five or more years of experience in management of new construction and/or remodeling projects required.
• Knowledge of construction methods, codes, and scheduling methods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on quality.
• Knowledge of safety practices on job sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee work sites for new construction and remodel projects, coordinating site activities and ensuring alignment with goals.
• Oversee general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to meet quality standards.
• Provide leadership in planning by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and other parties.
• Schedule and coordinate projects, budgeting time to meet deadlines.
• Lead actions due to delays, weather, or emergencies on construction sites.
• Attend coordination and progress meetings and visit sites during construction.
• Ensure adherence to budget and adjust when issues arise.
• Collaborate with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to resolve problems.
• Requisition supplies, determine labor requirements for dispatching workers.
• Prepare reports on job status and obtain permits/licenses.
• Conduct quality assurance and safety inspections throughout construction.
• Prepare budget estimates and communicate with clients about budget progress and costs.
• Ensure safety standards and code compliance on site.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Coordination

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field

CCM

AC

CPC

Job description

• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others Yes

Leadership

• Manage and oversee work sites for new construction and remodel projects, coordinating site activities and assuring that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with the project goals and objectives.
• Oversee and provide direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors when doing groundwork ensuring quality standards are met.
• Provide leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties.
• Schedule and coordinate projects in logical steps and budget the time necessary to meet each deadline.
• Manage and lead actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.

Construction

• Attend coordination and progress meetings and make regular trips to sites during construction.
• Ensure adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, make quick and necessary adjustments.
• Collaborate with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
• Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects and determine labor requirements for dispatching workers to construction sites.

Compliance/Documentation

• Prepare internal/external reports pertaining to job status and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
• Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, assuring working environment is maintained at acceptable levels, and tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with clients concerning budget progress and costs.
Ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.

Requirements

BAS Construction Manager Qualifications:

• High School Diploma is required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or another related field is preferred
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Associate Constructor (AC), and Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) designations preferred
• Five or more years of experience in management of new construction and/or remodeling projects required
• Knowledge of construction methods and technologies, and ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts
• Knowledge of building code requirements and scheduling methods
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a constant eye on quality
• Knowledge of jobsite safety practices required