Construction Manager

Summary

Arcadis APM Group, Inc. is looking to add an additional Construction Manager to join our US Life Sciences Construction Management Team. The Construction Manager is responsible for all on-site construction activities, with or without the project manager’s assistance, on projects ranging from $1M-$6M. The Construction Manager will have site staff reporting to them and will need to lead and manage teams. Responsibilities include contractor management, labor management, safety oversite, client management, procurement assistance, and estimating assistance.

This role will require 100% travel, with travel to various project locations throughout the United States. Assignments ranging from 6-mo to 1-year durations.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with legal requirements, safety and building codes
• Maintains site records: daily filed reports, RFI’s, observations
• Writes and reviews comprehensive scope of work
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists on submittals
• Assigns, schedules, and coordinates all subcontractor activities
• Leads all construction meetings (owner’s, contractor’s, pull plans, schedules, design reviews)
• Effectively manages and communicates change and controls costs
• Interfaces at a high level with clients and possesses strong negotiation skills
• Manages staff on construction sites and mentors senior superintendents
• Ability to travel is a required
• Ability to work outside regular business hours

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and / or 10+ years in construction
• Life Sciences experience is highly preferred
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or documents
• Complete understanding of Construction Drawings & Specifications
• Ability to read and understand P&ID Schematics
• Ability to navigate and understand BIM modeling
• Ability to conduct and generate presentations
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions
• Current OSHA 30-Hour
• Construction Supervisor License or equivalent is a plus for the following states (MA, OH, IL, NC, SC, and/or NJ)
• Excellent verbal, written and communications skills
• Must be able to perform Superintendent/foreman responsibilities
• Ability to manage & generate change orders from start through the approval process.
• Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Set goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner
• Highly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam

The Company

DPS Group, Inc. is proudly part of the Arcadis Group of Companies and is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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