Job Summary:The Construction Manager oversees large projects, ensuring that all contracted work meets the company's standards for safety, quality, management, and financial performance. They handle staffing, materials management, financial management, customer care, and delivery goals efficiently. The Construction Manager may supervise one or more Project Managers on-site.
The Construction Manager plans and monitors construction projects from start to finish, aiming for timely and cost-effective completion. They are responsible for budgeting, organizing, implementing, and scheduling the projects.
Collaborating with various stakeholders, the Construction Manager ensures smooth execution of projects. Their keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills help maintain adherence to timelines and budgets.
Project management expertise is crucial for coordinating resources, resolving issues, and delivering successful construction projects. The role also includes acting as a site liaison and managing multiple scopes.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Recruit, hire, train, manage, and supervise project staff according to company policies. Address human resource issues and review subordinate PMs' recommendations.
- Rate subordinate PMs' performance.
- Manage workload distribution, monitor customer delivery and job progress.
- Plan, manage, and maintain project profitability.
- Ensure accuracy in job cost postings, invoices, collections, and financial reports.
- Handle multiple scopes of work (structured cable, audio-visual, security, life safety).
- Participate in the bid process.
- Manage quality and safety on projects.
- Act as liaison with customer representatives.
- Implement account improvements.
- Oversee construction projects from start to finish.
- Review projects to schedule deliverables and estimate costs.
- Monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
- Coordinate construction workers and subcontractors.
- Select tools, materials, and equipment, track inventory.
- Meet contractual performance conditions.
- Daily review of work progress.
- Prepare job status reports.
- Prevent and resolve problems.
- Negotiate terms, draft contracts, and obtain permits.
- Analyze and mitigate risks.
- Ensure quality construction standards and techniques.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Qualifications
Physical and Mental Requirements:- Regular attendance is mandatory
- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
- Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
- Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
- Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
- Must able to travel within branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
- Must possess the ability to learn Company and customer project management systems.
- Must be able to successfully secure and maintain a Company sponsored American Express Card.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:- Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- RCDD certification preferred.
- Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
- Must possess a minimum of seven (7) years supervisory or managerial experience.
- Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical or construction field.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
- Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
- Must be able to manage multiple tasks/project phases simultaneously.
- Must be able to supervise subordinate PMs on the project.
- Must have demonstrated verifiable ability to define a project, create a project scope of work, develop detailed associated tasks and manage these to final completion and customer turnover.
- Must be able to use the following trade Tools: punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX, butt set, volt-ohmmeter, 4-pair continuity tester and 5-gang punch tool.
Minimum Years of Experience
6+
License Required
No
Minimum Education
High School
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Workplace Type
Traveling
