Senior Construction Project Manager

CSM Group; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CSM Group seeks a Senior Construction Manager dedicated to overseeing construction projects in a safe and efficient manner. You will lead a team, engage with clients, and ensure that project expectations are met. Ideal candidates will possess significant construction management experience, a thorough understanding of safety regulations, and the capability to handle complex client relationships. Join us for a rewarding opportunity within a people-first organization that values creativity and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Package

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Matching

Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Construction Management position.
• Highly proficient in construction schedule development.
• OSHA 30-hour Training and First Aid/CPR certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety protocols on job sites.
• Develops client relationships to secure future projects.
• Provides mentorship and training to team members.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Construction Safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ABOUT US:

We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.

Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!

Leading with safety is our number one priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.

In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Construction Manager (SCM) provides leadership, direction, and oversight during all phases of construction on/and around multiple operational jobsites. This is a multifaceted position with a wide range of responsibilities, including leading a team of construction managers and field engineers. The SCM serves as an industry expert to aid and assist CSM construction managers in all aspects of construction, safety, and CSM procedures. The SCM demonstrates mastery of all skills and competencies of the construction manager and field engineer roles and is responsible for developing the corresponding abilities of the team. The SCM will also develop and nurture client relationships and is responsible for securing and managing the workload of the team. The SCM will ensure that the client’s highest expectations are met on all projects by guiding the team to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget. In addition, the SCM will promote and advocate CSM culture and operational KPI’s to establish a good working relationship on all job sites and amongst stakeholders.

This is a full-time FLSA non-exempt position. The position requires 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads with safety: Prioritizes and advocates for safety above all else
• Client relationships and business development
  • Manages client relationships with an emphasis on securing upcoming work and reviewing the performance of personnel.
  • Receives client feedback positively while constructively addressing any issues internally with teammates
  • Responds to client RFPs with budgetary or formal proposals for construction management
  • Identifies personnel needs for each project and distributes project workload to the execution teams accordingly.
  • Meets with potential clients, architects, trades, etc. to explain CSM services and approach
• Professional leadership and team development
  • Develops personal relationships with all direct reports.
  • Provides professional guidance and mentoring to construction managers and field engineers
  • Provides training to teammates on all aspects of construction, project management, stakeholder management, etc.
  • Gives pinpointed feedback to teammates constructively to identify concerns and develop capabilities
  • Interviews and selects new candidates to fill an opening on the team
  • Trains new hires on CSM and client processes
• Ensures quality delivery of construction management services
  • Supports CM team in the management of project budget, schedule, scope, quality, and other concerns
  • Ensures proper communication and coordination of all construction tasks with all relevant stakeholders on an active manufacturing site
  • Hosts or oversees all project meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Develops project execution strategies for and with the CM team
  • Assists project team in site logistics planning to improve construction efficiency and productivity.
  • Acts first and foremost as an owner’s representative in all interactions. Supports resolution of disputes between trades, architects, and clients for fair, but firm, outcome for all parties.
  • Understands and reinforces permit requirements for construction projects as stipulated by client and applicable AHJ
  • Performs job site visits to conduct safety inspections, quality inspections, and support team in achieving client objectives
  • Audit the project team’s utilization of Procure to verify documentation of all appropriate project controls
  • Manage change control with client and execution team; provide change orders for CM team as needed
  • Ensures project punch list completion and construction closeout are completed efficiently to the satisfaction of the client
  • Identifies and understands all owner requirements to complete a project, including support of safety startup reviews, automation, equipment startup, commissioning, etc.
• Trade Procurement – Execute or direct team to perform the following:
  • Review and understand design documents to provide relevant bid documents and scope clarifications to bidders
  • Lead pre-bid meetings and walk-downs.
  • Manage bid RFI and overall bidding process
  • Conduct and document post-bid interviews
  • Create bid tabulation with alternates and bid leveling as needed to provide recommendations to owner

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Skilled in Microsoft Project
• Highly proficient in construction schedule development using CPM, capable of mentoring others to improve construction schedules
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in Procore or equivalent construction project management software
• Competent professional writing skills to communicate with clients and generate budgetary and formal proposals
• Capable of managing multiple project budgets simultaneously
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Construction Management position (with relevant degree) or
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in lead Construction Management position (without relevant degree)
• Candidates not meeting the exact years of experience but possessing the other skills outlined may receive consideration for the position.
• Well-versed in construction means and methods for an industrial job site
• Demonstrated experience leading professional meetings with teammates, clients, and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience providing valuable constructability feedback to AE during design process
• Demonstrated experience managing trade procurement via a competitive bidding process
• OSHA 30-hour Training
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
• Lead & Asbestos Awareness Certified

Valued, but not required

• Previous leadership experience as a manager of multiple direct reports
• Experience leading construction projects at an active, 24-7 manufacturing facility
• STSC Certification
• PMP Certification
• LEED Accreditation
• Familiarity with GMP – Good Manufacturing Practices
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, construction engineering, civil engineering or a related construction/engineering degree

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

Medical, Dental & Vision Package
• Eligibility begins date of hire
• Telemedicine included in the benefit package at no additional charge to the employee
• Company provided annual HSA contributions
• Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA
Paid Time Off
• 15 days' pay year
• Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
Holiday Pay
• 6 Paid U.S. Holidays
• 2 Paid Floating Holidays
  • Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.
Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
• Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning
• 100% vesting after 3 years of service
Bi-weekly cell phone stipend
Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions
• Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year)
• Service includes eligible dependents
Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth
Wellness Program
Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption
Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Annual apparel allotment
Corporate and Community Events

Physical Demands & Work Environment – Jobsite

The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s).

While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees’ tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud.The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.