Construction Manager-Life Sciences

DPS Group Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks experienced Construction Managers to join their Life Sciences Construction Management Team. This role involves overseeing significant construction projects, managing site staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You will collaborate with architects and engineers while leading teams to deliver successful outcomes. If you're passionate about construction and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction with a focus on life sciences projects.
• Proficiency in managing teams and overseeing site activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities and lead teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety and building codes.

Skills

Construction Management

Client Management

Safety Oversight

Negotiation Skills

Labor Management

Project Estimation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

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Summary

Arcadis is looking to add additional Construction Managers to join our US Life Sciences Construction Management Team in Cary, NC. The Construction Manager is responsible for all on site construction activities, with the project manager’s assistance, on projects ranging from $10M-$50M+. The Construction Manager will have site staff reporting to them and will need to lead and manage teams. Responsibilities include contractor management, labor management, safety oversite, client management, procurement assistance, and estimating assistance.

This role will be in our Cary, NC office, with travel to various project locations in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Complies with legal requirements, safety and building codes
• Maintains site records: daily filed reports, RFI’s, observations
• Writes and reviews comprehensive scope of work
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists on submittals
• Assigns, schedules, and coordinates all subcontractor activities
• Leads all construction meetings (owner’s, contractor’s, pull plans, schedules, design reviews)
• Effectively manages and communicates change and controls costs
• Interfaces at a high level with clients and possesses strong negotiation skills
• Manages DPS staff on construction sites and mentors senior superintendents
• Ability to travel as needed to off-site locations
• Ability to work outside regular business hours
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 10+ years in construction.
• Life Sciences experience a plus
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or documents
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Excellent verbal, written and communications skills
• Manage Superintendents and other trade foreman
• Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner
• Highly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam
  
  

The Company

DPS Group, Inc. is proudly part of the Arcadis Group of Companies and is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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