Construction Manager - Early Works

Nexus Engineering Group

$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a direct-hire superintendent in relevant trades.
  • Preferred experience as a tradesman in relevant fields.
  • Extensive experience managing industrial concrete installation, particularly mass pours above 1,000 CY, or strong expertise in earthworks is preferred.
  • Strong ability to operate independently and proactively drive project success.
  • Excellent communication skills for interaction with site stakeholders including engineering teams and subcontractors.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the sole point of accountability for all on-site construction activities during the early works phase.
  • Ensure safety, quality, and manage profit/loss responsibilities throughout the project.
  • Plan and coordinate all early works execution activities in line with project timelines.
  • Interpret construction drawings and specifications to communicate requirements effectively to tradesmen.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements relevant to the project.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness offerings.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Collaborative and engaging work environment.
  • Participation in impactful projects that contribute to client success.
Full Job Description
The Early Works Construction Manager will be responsible for leading the construction teams performing site development. This position must oversee the safe, quality, efficient, and timely execution of work activities including:
• Clearing and grubbing
• Mass excavation
• Grading
• General earthworks
• Fencing
• Temporary facilities installation
• Temporary power installation
• Concrete foundation installation

Responsibilities & Competencies
    • This position is the single point of accountability for all construction activities on-site during the early works phase. They are responsible for all safety, quality, and profit/loss of operations during this time.
    • Success in this role will be measured by how prepared the site is for the structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical teams.
    • Plan and execute all early works activities.
    • Read construction drawings, understand specifications, and communicate requirements directly to tradesmen performing the work.
    • Understand and maintain regulatory compliance for projects.


Qualifications
    • Experience as a direct-hire superintendent over at least one of the relevant trades is required.
    • Experience as a tradesman in at least one of the relevant trades is preferred.
    • Extensive experience in industrial concrete installation including direct supervision over mass pours of 1,000 CY and more is preferred but can be substituted with strong expertise in earthworks.
    • Proactive, self-motivated, able to operate independently.
    • Excellent verbal skills dealing with stakeholders on a construction site, notably engineering, subcontractors, vendors, and other partners.
    • Attention to detail; able to deliver quality the first time.


Competitive Benefits

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Why Nexus?

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you'll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Sponsorship & Work Authorization

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Policy

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