CDM Smith

Construction Manager 1

CDM Smith$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of relevant experience with Bachelor's, 4+ years with Associate, or 6+ years with a high school diploma
  • Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office and Excel
  • Excellent organizational and communication abilities
  • Thorough understanding of construction methods and ability to read construction documents
  • Ability to make independent decisions and work without supervision
  • Cost-conscious problem solver with a team player attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all field operations related to safety, quality, scheduling, and client relations
  • Prepare contract extras and progress payments for client approval
  • Ensure contractor work aligns with project drawings and quality expectations
  • Maintain positive business relations with clients and team members
  • Ensure smooth internal operations with The Perry Group
  • Keep accurate project records and documentation
  • Report construction schedule updates to Construction Manager.

Benefits

  • Visa sponsorship not available
  • Encouraged overtime work
  • Discretionary bonuses may apply
  • Fair and equitable compensation practices followed
  • Opportunity for growth within the company.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Particular responsibilities may vary from project to project; however, they essentially include
  • Responsible for overall field operations of a project from the standpoint of safety, quality control, scheduling, contracts, conformances to drawings, specifications, and customer relations.
  • Ability to work independently and utilize value judgment without direct supervision.
  • Prepares contract extras and progress payments for client approval working with Project Manager.
  • Utilizes expertise to ensure contractor work is correct, safe, and meets the intent of the drawings.
  • Maintain comfortable business relations with the clients.
  • Meet project schedule.
  • Provide proper correspondence with clients such that all project issues are handled in a clear, concise and friendly manner.
  • Maintain responsive, smooth relations with parallel operation within The Perry Group.
  • Maintains on-site records and files per The Perry Group document control requirements.
  • Understand The Perry Group Quality Policy Statement.
  • Follow the Quality Systems Work Instructions. Accountability
  • Provide accurate information in the Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports.
  • Monitoring construction schedule with/for the Construction Manager.
  • Maintain responsive, smooth relations with parallel operation within The Perry Group.

Qualifications

The Construction Manager 1 shall have the following:
  • Three (3) or more years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or,
  • Four (4) or more years of relevant experience with an Associate degree or,
  • Six (6) or more years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent. The Bachelor or Associate degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar technical field. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary to Perform Essential Job Functions
  • Strong computer aptitude to include basic knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel with preferred knowledge in Microsoft.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Team player attitude.
  • Understanding of building materials and construction methods; knowledge of procedures for construction and ability to read and understand construction documents.
  • Ability to make independent decisions.
  • Cost conscious.
  • Passionate.
  • Works overtime as required. Contacts Required
  • Outside contacts may include clients, utilities, manufacturers, governmental agencies and contractors regarding questions or additional information needed on projects.

Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

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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