CDM Smith

Construction Manager 1

CDM Smith$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline
  • 4 years of related experience
  • Advanced mathematical knowledge
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in personal computer skills
  • Advanced understanding of construction industry terminology

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage segments of the prime project contract
  • Implement project plans and resource allocation strategies
  • Coordinate staffing needs including identifying outside resources
  • Communicate deadlines and objectives to the project team
  • Assign work and direct project staff to meet timelines
  • Coach project staff and provide performance feedback
  • Create project definitions, budgets, and schedules

Benefits

  • Opportunities for domestic and international travel
  • Engagement in a leadership role with impactful project management
  • Development of strong client relationships
  • Involvement in diverse project aspects from planning to execution
  • Supportive environment for professional development and feedback
Full Job Description
Under general supervision, leads portions of the prime project contract, including staff management. Advises manager of the overall project on their portion of the overall project. Implements project plan of overall project manager. Implements project resource plan and manages the staffing of assigned portions of the prime project. Determines and coordinates the proper staffing within the project including identification of outside resources needed (subs/vendors) and ensures procurement processes are followed. Clearly communicates project deadlines, assignments and objectives to project team members. Assigns work and provides direction to project staff with regard to timeliness and completion of project objectives. Coaches project staff and provides feedback to staff and to project staff's supervisors on project performance; escalates any performance issues to appropriate management and human resources. Identifies, quantifies, and communicates residual risk (time and cost). Creates and reviews timely client billings with internal billing support. Responsible for ensuring timely client payment and follows up on outstanding client invoices to obtain payment. Reviews and approves subcontractor/vendor invoices to ensure timely payment to outside resources. Creates project definitions, schedules, budgets and objectives for assigned portions of overall project. Prepares detailed statements of work with associated work breakdown structures and gains concurrence and approval from internal and external stakeholders regarding various project aspects. Assesses potential project risk and outlines risk mitigation solutions. Ensures adherence to company and project management policies, procedures and practices. Performs other duties as required. Builds, maintains and manages strong client relationships. Ensures client satisfaction by delivering quality, on-time project outcomes as a result of good planning and organizational skills; manages client expectations. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. 4 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Skills and Abilities Advanced mathematical knowledge. Advanced computation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good personal computer skills. Advanced knowledge of construction industry terminology.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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