Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico

Description:

• Accountable for the functional direction, coordination, and performance of all on-site construction operations and support departments including HSE, Quality, Material Management, Procurement, Construction Engineering, Project Controls.
• Actively participate in development of a construction HSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job.
• Lead the Project Team in the development of the Construction Execution Plan, work breakdown structure, construction schedule, resource requirements, equipment rental schedules, and construction progress/forecasts.
• Maintain ownership of the Construction Execution Plan by continuously assessing the evolving project and updating the plan while communicating construction requirements within the Project Team.
• Ensure each direct report has a full understanding of the Construction Execution Plan and other information pertinent to construction execution, and lead site team to deliver a successful project.
• Identify key project stakeholders early in the project and build strong relationships using effective communication methods.
• Monitor and control cost, schedule, progress, and productivity including analyzing deviations and taking action to correct negative trends.
• Advise management of developments that could affect project schedule, costs, client relations, and interdepartmental relations.
• Assist with change order preparation and processing, project cost analysis and reporting.
• Delegate responsibilities and authority to subordinates on the Project Team for the planning and execution of the work.
• Thoroughly review contract and all available scope documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Assure that all major and minor equipment and bulk materials have been identified, purchased, delivered, and issued in accordance with the project schedule.
• Prepare subcontract scopes of work, evaluate bids and recommend award.
• Develop an atmosphere of open and honest communication between the company and Owner, with the goal of excellence in client relationships.
• Participate in constructability reviews with the goal of meeting safety, quality, cost, and schedule commitments.
• Represent company and project team during bid process, project scope development, client meetings and project management meetings.
• Work within company policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook and Work Processes, as well as industry standards and regulations.
• Follow written or oral instructions. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of industrial construction experience with 3 years of direct construction supervision, EPC experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, communications, understanding and personal presence.
• Ability to work with others to achieve project and company goals.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Sit for long periods of time
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch
• Use hands and arms to reach for, grasp and manipulate objects

Environment:

• Working conditions encountered in this job include those found in a typical office setting as well as an indoor/outdoor industrial construction setting which includes exposure to outside weather conditions, work at elevated heights, climbing of stairs and ladders, and physical manipulation of tools and mechanical equipment.
• This job demands the use of typical industrial construction personal protective equipment as well as advanced protective equipment as needed.