Construction Manager - Life Safety

Hoffman Construction Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Construction Company is seeking a Life Safety Systems Construction Manager to join the Construction Management department in Boise, ID. You will lead the Electrical Team, coordinate with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craft workers, and oversee quality control from preconstruction through commissioning and punch list.

The role is fully onsite at the Boise project and requires hands-on leadership, scheduling oversight, and strong collaboration across civil,

Qualifications

• Five+ years of electrical construction experience.
• Industrial/hi-tech semiconductor project experience.
• Live high-tech facility experience required.
• LEED Accredited Professional or ability to become one within 18 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Education background in construction materials and methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical subcontractor and vendor installation daily to maintain schedule.
• Coordinate MEP systems with civil, architectural, and structural elements.
• Lead on-site electrical quality control from preconstruction to commissioning.
• Organize training for client personnel in operations and maintenance.
• Run startup meetings with stakeholders to coordinate MEP startup activities.
• Review RFIs and submittals for accuracy and functionality.
• Be the technical advisor at the on-site field office.
• Assist in estimating electrical budgets and staffing.
• Secure subcontractor buyout and manage contracts.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Prolog

Procore

E-Builder

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

The Life Safety Systems Construction Manager will work within the Construction Management department and will report to Electrical Project Manager. They will work closely with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and craftspeople to address complex electrical coordination issues. The Life Safety Systems Construction Manager will manage the Electrical Team and lead our onsite Electrical quality control efforts, which will include document review during preconstruction through commissioning and punch list. This position will be fully onsite at the project located in Boise, ID.

• Oversee electrical subcontractor and vendor installation work daily to ensure they are maintaining their installation schedule, support system startup, and commissioning activities.
• Interface between Area Construction Managers and multiple subcontractors to assist in coordinating mechanical and electrical system startups.
• Verify all documentation is complete and equipment being prepared for startup is construction complete and can safely be started.
• Coordinate MEP systems with civil, architectural, and structural elements within the overall project design.
• Organize and facilitate training of clients' personnel in the operations and maintenance of MEP systems.
• Run startup meetings involving Area Construction Managers, design team members, multiple subcontractors, local utility agencies and clients to coordinate/drive MEP system start up activities.
• Review and process project submittal information and coordinate between multiple submittals to ensure the accuracy and functionality of each component of the various MEP systems.
• Receive and distribute requests for information (RFI) and change documents issued by other team members.
• Field survey of control lines and benchmarks.
• Be the technical advisor at the onsite field construction office.
• Assist in estimating electrical budgets and managing electrical team project staffing.
• Secure electrical subcontractor and equipment buyout and manage electrical subcontractor contracts and contract modifications.

Qualifications:

• Experience working in and around cleanroom environments.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams), and have a general understanding of working within a computer network.
• Experience with project management software such as Prolog, Procore, E-Builder, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, and Primavera Project Planner (P6).
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit and Navisworks.
• Training in design and construction document reading, design specifications, survey theory and techniques.
• Experience in organizing technical data in a neat and accurate method. Familiar with CSI specification system for construction.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all aspects of low-voltage electrical construction.
• Highly developed visual observation and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work well and maintain a cooperative attitude through high-pressure situations.
• Excellent time-management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work while frequently interrupted by phone calls and questions on work in progress.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work closely with variety of trade and craft people in a field work situation. Patience and professionalism are essential.
• Must be a strong team player with the ability to collaborate with various personnel within and across departments and at all levels of leadership.
• Work schedule must be flexible to allow extended hours or off-shift work to accommodate changing construction schedule and sequences.

Professional Experience and Education

• A minimum of five (5) years of electrical construction experience required.
• Specific experience in industrial and/or hi-tech semiconductor manufacturing projects is required
• Experience working in a live high-tech facility required.
• LEED Accredited Professional, or the ability to become accredited within eighteen (18) months preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent degree and/or equivalent field work experience required.
• Education background in materials and methods of construction.