Construction Manager (Full-Time)

MBP LTD; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid time off

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Training & professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

MBP LTD is seeking leaders in the design and construction industry to deliver complex facilities in the Carlisle/Harrisburg area. The role requires 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, office, and laboratory facilities and expertise in contract administration, QA/QC, and construction management.

Responsibilities include owner representation across pre-construction to closeout, coordinating with contractors, designers, and authorities, and leading risk mitigation and progress meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 15 years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field with 10 years of related experience.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications.
• Knowledge of codes, materials, methods, and tools used in construction, repair or renovation work.
• Experience in construction contract administration, change management, QA/QC, and project controls.
• Ability to work independently and manage all aspects of a project, including client interface and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-construction, construction, and building acceptance phase Owner Representation for large-scale projects.
• Manage quality, cost, schedule, and contractor coordination for the client/owner.
• Collaborate with the project team to identify risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Review schedules to ensure feasibility and track progress against the schedule.
• Lead or participate in progress meetings and document minutes.
• Oversee QA/QC inspections and ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Review change orders for entitlement and price, and support negotiations.
• Coordinate reviews/tests with commissioning and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate with third-party stakeholders for specialized systems and equipment.
• Manage closeout deliverables including training, manuals, warranties, and stock materials.

Skills

Contract administration

Quality management

Field engineering

Scheduling

Cost estimating

Change management

Stakeholder coordination

Communication

Read plans

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

GED + 15 years related experience

Tools

PMIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

MBP is seeking leaders in the design and construction industry to support the delivery of complex projects and programs. For this position, we seek candidates in the Carlisle/Harrisburg metropolitan area with 10 or more years of combined education and/or experience and demonstrated advanced knowledge and expertise in the design and/or construction of manufacturing, office/administration, and laboratory/testing facilities. Experience in supporting the successful delivery of new and/or renovated facilities in an operational corporate and manufacturing campus is desired. Evidence of progressive career development and demonstrated expertise in construction contract administration, change management, construction quality assurance, construction management, field engineering, or related fields.

Job Location

US-PA-Carlisle

Job Category

Construction Management

Employment Type

Full‑Time Regular

Responsibilities

• Providing Pre‑construction, Construction, And Building Acceptance Phase Owner Representation For Medium‑To Large‑scale Projects, Either As Part Of a Team Or Working Independently, Depending On The Project's Size And Complexity.
• Managing Quality, Cost, Schedule, And/or Contractor Coordination On Behalf Of The Client/owner.
• Working collaboratively with the project delivery team to proactively identify risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Reviewing project schedules to verify they are complete, feasible, and reasonable. Specific scheduling experience is not required, but it is desired.
• Reviewing and tracking progress against the accepted schedule.
• Participate and/or lead progress meetings. Prepare meeting minutes or review meeting minutes prepared by others to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Provide quality management, including participation in preparatory/pre‑installation meetings, and perform or oversee the performance of Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) inspections to verify that work is being performed in compliance with contract requirements.
• Document and track issues until resolution, including working collaboratively with the contractor, designer, and owner to resolve issues as they arise.
• Review change order proposals for entitlement and price, and lead or assist in negotiations.
• Coordinate reviews and testing with commissioning authorities and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate reviews or installations by third‑party specialty stakeholders, consultants, or installers as related to electronic security, doors/hardware, IT/AV system, and manufacturing/process systems and equipment.
• Coordinate punchlist and acceptance with the designer and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor and verify completion of closeout requirements, including owner training, operations and maintenance manuals, warranties, and stock materials.

Qualifications

• High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), plus 15 years of related experience and/or education. Or, Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field, plus 10 years of related experience.
• Possess OSHA 30‑hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including computations based on field measurements.
• Considerable construction‑related training or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job.
• Knowledge of codes, materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation work.
• Preferred certifications include CQM (Construction Quality Management) and CCM (Certified Construction Manager).
• Knowledge of construction practices, principles of construction management and project controls, with working knowledge in areas including scheduling, cost estimating, documentation, contract administration, and construction techniques.
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently and handle all aspects of a project, including client interface, technical issues, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and situations.
• Ability to identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences.
• Specialized expertise with quality assurance and quality control techniques.
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, Email, Internet navigation, project management information systems (PMIS), web‑based tools, and other specialized equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications.
• Ability to communicate quality issues effectively and responsibly (verbally and in writing) with internal and external customers (i.e., contractors, owners, subconsultants, designers, architects, and fellow team members).
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
• Ability to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.
• Special Requirements: Criminal history background check, reference verification, and work history will be required prior to employment.

Base Salary

Base salary range: $120,000.00 to $140,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi‑annual bonuses.
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules.
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&DD, and disability benefits (for individual).
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement.
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities.
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MBP is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Employer.