Construction Manager

Construction Manager (CM)

Cobalt Integration is a multidisciplinary engineering firm focusing on the design, integration, and construction management of capital asset projects. We provide full-service project management from ideation, budgeting and capital approval, through construction and startup. We pride ourselves not just in completing quality projects, but in developing partnerships with our clients and vendors. Cobalt Integration is seeking a Construction Manager (CM). While this position will be based in our Downers Grove, IL office, our projects will take the CM throughout the United States. Travel is required and can be expected to be at least 50%. Other responsibilities of this position are:

• The Construction Manager will be required to travel to jobsites to ensure quality projects are installed per scope of work and drawings provided.

• The Construction Manager must have a clear understanding of the scope of work and be willing to watch, observe, and report any issues to the Project Manager. The CM is there to manage the construction, not simply watch the construction.

• The Construction Manager is responsible for the quality of the installation. The CM is responsible for ensuring that client build specifications and Cobalt specifications and standards are met. The Construction Manager is responsible for delivering a clean, tidy, and good-looking project.

• The Construction Manager must be able to understand provided drawings to ensure installation meets concept.

• The Construction Manager must be able to understand jobsite safety and be willing to correct contractors as needed in a firm but respectful manner.

• The Construction Manager must be able to read and understand all plant-related requirements to help guide the contractors to a successful installation.

• The Construction Manager must be willing to stay on site for the duration of the project. The intention is that the CM will be on the jobsite any time a contractor is on the jobsite. The construction manager will be the first thing contractors see in the morning and last thing they see after daily work activities are complete. This may mean that the CM is on the jobsite 12+ hours in a day.

• The Construction Manager is responsible for hosting a pre-shift meeting for all crews onsite.

• The Construction Manager should have a good working relationship with plant personnel. The CM is responsible for ensuring all plant working permits are completed, organized, and available for each work shift. The CM is also responsible for making sure all work permits requirements are followed and completed.

• The Construction Manager must be able to write clearly and cleanly in order to produce a daily report detailing job progress. The report should be of acceptable quality to distribute to corporate clients.

• The Construction Manager is responsible for clearly writing and communicating any issues that could hinder the project or result in a poor-quality installation.

• The Construction Manager should be able to effectively understand the contractor's job proposal. The CM is responsible for ensuring that all proposed work is completed and hours are tracked. The CM will be responsible for knowing if a change order is reasonable and communicating that to the Project Manager.

• The Construction Manager should keep a positive attitude during all work. The CM will set the mood for the contractors.

• The Construction Manager should respect the contractors and not push in an aggressive manner. Working with the contractors to solve issues ahead of time is well received and respected.

• The Construction Manager should keep all expenses to a minimum. The CM is to ensure that the installation is top quality while helping to ensure that the budget is maintained.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of onsite experience in one of the major trades

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are a must

• OSHA 10 in a minimum while OSHA 30 is a plus

• Experience in AutoCAD is a plus

• Ability to travel frequently up to 75% of the time

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus