Construction Manager

As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a **Construction Manager.**The Construction Managerwill manage all aspects of construction projects, from planning to closeout, to ensure performance certainty, including safety, project turnover dates, cost control, quality of craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. The Construction Manager will provide leadership and direction in construction management policies and fostering key relationships to include general contractors, trade partners, AHJs, and other essential project vendors and suppliers. This person will work closely with Senior Construction Manager and/or Director, Construction Management in the development and implementation of construction management best practices, procedures and tools.* Travel may be required to support additional projects and pursuits. Projects are expected to be throughout North America and could extend into LATAM, South America, and EMEA.* Responsible for managing day-to-day operations of construction projects.* Projects will be large, fast moving, complex, and require a high degree of coordination and proactive leadership.* Provide guidance and project leadership including ground up construction, remodels, renovations, and fit outs, ensuring **performance certainty** of projects.* Organize and lead cross function work groups, including design, engineering, procurement, land enablement, commercial, operations, IT/network, sales, solutions architecture, legal, brand strategy, finance, and accounting as needed to achieve construction management best practices.* Develop collaborative relationships with the construction community including general contractors, MEP trade partners, CSA trades, local Authorities Having Jurisdiction, design partners, and other key project vendors and suppliers.* Active management of project budgeting from project inception through the various design phases and the completion of building turnover.* Manage budgets during the design phase to utilize cost data as an input to design decisions.* Direct as many as 25+ external vendors per project comprising of general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.* Assist in development and implementation of company and departmental processes and best management practices within areas of responsibility.* Create effective tools to empower and incentivize contracting and design partners to innovate approaches and solutions for project delivery and specific challenges.* Ensure effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation. Assure that internal controls are in place at each step of the process.* Inspect work in place and work in progress to ensure same meets or exceeds quality, specification, and schedule requirements.* Advocate for self-growth and promotion by seeking out training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.* Provide subject-matter expertise in areas of responsibility.* Reports status, successes, challenges and plans of action to management team and company on a timely basis.* Operates in lockstep with the DM on each project to ensure proper communications/escalations and regular reporting to all internal and external parties and leadership/management.* Integrates with the sales and solutions engineering teams during the revenue generation process to meet with customers and ensure technical deliverables are met.* Interfaces with customers through fit out design, construction and integration; accountable to successful delivery of customer contracts.* Manages the project with the business in mind and works to ensure the project is meeting directives of CRC/SLT/Board.* Operates with a constant mindset of continuous improvement, creativity, efficiency and innovation.* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management or a related field.* 5+ years progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction projects or programs, with data center experience strongly preferred.* Experience in lean construction methodologies and tools.* Active listening and collaboration skills to engage all stakeholders in decision making processes.* Basic understanding of various project delivery methods including IPD, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build.* Basic understanding of various contract methods including lump sum, CM at risk, open book GMP, etc.* Strong working knowledge of building construction and project management processes and procedures at a national scale.* Strong working knowledge and experience of the design of data centers.* Ability to analyze and evaluate construction documents including drawings, specifications and contracts.* Competency in CPM scheduling methods, construction cost estimating, proposal generation and development, document management and contract administration* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other industry computer applications.* Exceptional leadership, communication, written and verbal presentation, negotiation, analytical and team-building skills.* Demonstrates success building and leading teams of construction professionals at varying levels of professional development.* Ability to multi-task and work within a team on projects in an extremely fast-paced and demanding environment.* Highly organized and detail oriented.* Performs other related duties as assigned by management.* May travel, at times, up to 50%* **Adaptability** - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.* **Analytical** - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.* **Business Acumen** - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.* **Change Management** - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.* **Cost Consciousness** - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.* **Customer Service** - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.* **Dependability** - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.* **Diversity** - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.* **Ethics** - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.* **Innovation** - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.* **Interpersonal Skills** - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Team Player with Strong Communications skills; Remains open to others' ideas #J-18808-Ljbffr Aligned Energy LLC