Construction Project/Program Manager

VCA Animal Hospitals; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Construction Manager to oversee various construction projects, ensuring they meet quality standards, schedules, and budgets. The role involves coordinating with contractors, managing project finances, and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of construction experience required.
• Experience in design & construction activities for hospital buildings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate various construction projects from start to finish.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor construction progress.
• Ensure adherence to budget and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary of Job Purpose and Function:

• The Construction Manager will oversee and coordinate various construction projects/programs from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.

• May be responsible for overseeing and executing the bidding process. May select, contract, and oversee contractors for all construction projects.

• May supervise each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.

• Responsible for the overall direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of a construction project.

• Provides updates to senior leadership on scope, budget and schedule.

• Maintains satisfactory relationships with hospital leadership and staff, contracts, subcontractors, and customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction, review status of work completed, review that work is generally proceeding in a good manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.

• Work with contractors to develop and maintain project schedule and delivery dates.

• Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with internal team concerning budget progress and costs.

• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.

• Reviews and approves consultant and contractor invoices and approves change orders to contract documents.

• Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.

• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the job site and that all safety codes are met.

• Collaborates with owner, staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.

• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.

• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / Bachelors Degree preferred.

• At least 15 years of construction experience required.

• Experience in design & construction activities for hospital buildings & medical offices preferred.

• Proficient in MS Suite

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Requires up to 25% travel.

• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the job site.

• Experience in design and construction activities for hospital and medical office buildings preferred.

Additional Information

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The US base salary for this full-time position is $115,000 - $130,000/Annually. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location . Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only.

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.