Construction Project Lead

CESO, Inc.; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work

401K with a Company Match

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Paid Holidays

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

Welcome Box

Casual Dress Code

License reimbursement

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Company events

Job summary

CESO, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multiple projects, coordinating with owners, general contractors, engineers, and vendors to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering or related field and either 4 years of direct project management experience or 10 years of equivalent experience. Travel up to 50% is expected, with a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field; minimum of 4 years of experience directing projects in a design/construction is preferred.
• Or 10 years related experience and/or training is required.
• Computer skills to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Deltek, Newforma, and SmartSheet.
• Travel up to 50% to project sites, inspections, or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documentation, including drawings, schedules, scopes, and reports, to support achievement of project objectives.
• Conduct detailed reviews of vendor proposals and awards in coordination with the client following completion of negotiations.
• Follow established standards and procedures for project reporting, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Assume overall responsibility for project start-up activities.
• Perform on-site reviews of construction progress to monitor compliance with the approved project schedule.
• Schedule, lead, and document weekly project meetings throughout the construction phase.
• Ensure all contract terms and specifications are met by inspecting work in progress at regular intervals to verify compliance.
• Independently conduct punch-list inspections and required site visits.
• Review monthly pay applications to ensure billings are accurate, complete, and processed in a timely manner.
• Proactively communicate project-related issues, including cost and schedule impacts, to internal leadership and client contacts.
• Ensure all close-out documentation and punch-list items are completed and resolved prior to authorizing final release of retainage.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, building codes, and company policies related to construction.
• Establish and communicate project safety requirements and expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Deltek

Newforma

SmartSheet

Job description

CESO, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multiple projects, coordinating with owners, general contractors, engineers, and vendors to ensure scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering or related field and either 4 years of direct project management experience or 10 years of equivalent experience. Travel up to 50% is expected, with a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.