Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Saiia Construction is now hiring a Construction Manager at our project in Chester, VA! Responsible for directing, planning and managing construction activities to help ensure project completion within assigned schedule and budget and in compliance with Company safety and procedural policies. The duties of a Construction Manager will vary by client and project size with varying degrees of responsibility and authority.

Company Overview Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future! Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities:

• Comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Oversee all construction activities, specific to assigned discipline, on assigned project
• Construct the project and work with the management team to maximize the profit of the project
• Oversee construction activities and personnel within delivery timelines and training requirements
• Report to Project Manager on construction progress, performance, and key performance indicators
• Follow all health and safety procedures and safe working practices
• Act as a role model for Saiia's vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with Saiia's ways of working while encouraging others to do so as well
• Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behavior when interacting with colleagues
• Protect corporate information confidentiality and security
• Lead and supervise project teams
• Communicate effectively with crew leads on goals and expectations
• Ensure the Foremen and Superintendent manage crews and subcontractors to provide a safe work environment
• Foster a respectful, constructive work environment with Foremen and Superintendents
• Manage the construction package elements of the procurement process
• Monitor contract performance against project milestones, budget and other established metrics
• Maintain strong client relationships
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure Client expectations are being met, along with the agreement and scope of work
• Build relationships with Client Site Representatives to ensure open communication
• Ensure all work in assigned discipline is done to Saiia Safety and Quality standards
• Be proactive in equipment management, preventing equipment damages and planning of equipment resources
• Complete personnel administrative tasks including documentation, performance management, and employee records
• Work closely with the Field Operations team on resource management to ensure we have the right people on the project at the right times to drive project profitability
• Support Business Development, Estimating and Preconstruction efforts as needed

Qualifications:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward MasTec's Zero Injury principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management
• OSHA 30 or better certification required
• WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Works in an office environment at the corporate office or in the field. May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold. May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites. Moderate noise levels. May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License with driving record that meets Saiia's risk management guidelines.
• TRAVEL:
• This position may be assigned to either a project site or the corporate office. Estimated travel requirement 25% of time.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Sits: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily
• Stands: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily
• Walks: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily
• Drive: Occasionally.25 - 2.5 hours daily
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally.25 - 2.5 hours daily
• Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
• Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
• Reach Above: Occasionally.25 - 2.5 hours daily