Senior Construction Manager #2817

Job Description

Job Description

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Senior Construction Manager to join our Construction Team in Cleveland, Ohio. The candidate must have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, a related field OR equivalent experience in Construction Management or Construction Inspection. Candidates must have 7+years of experience related to engineering or construction management. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. A valid driver's license is required.

• Act as the on-site liaison with the client and community 
• Maintain excellent client relations 
• Oversee staff that perform field inspections 
• Coordinate and communicate with contractors regarding construction project activity 
• Mentor junior staff 
• Responsible for project proposal development including positioning, approach, preparation and pricing

• Responsible for project execution including scope, schedule and budget
• Manage resources to successfully deliver project to client on time and under budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations 

• Provide design/technical expertise to project
• Coordinate the design function with various team members on the project
• Ensure employees have knowledge and tools to complete tasks
• Generate additional sales through business development activities
• Supervise project review (QA/QC) meetings
• Assist with project reports and technical presentations
• Attend client, staff and project meetings
• Estimate fees, review project plans and specifications
• Maintain a safe working environment

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a related field

OR 

• Equivalent experience in Construction Management or Construction Inspection

• Strong people and team building skills in order to effectively communicate with clients and other staff
• Highly motivated, organized, and able to interpret technical data and perform technical writing

• This position requires exceptional interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in networking within the consultant and client communities
• 7+ years of related engineering or construction management experience

• Intention to pursue or have obtained PE license and/or CCM certificate preferred

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim’s People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.