Construction Manager

Gillespie & Powers

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction, civil engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of proven project management experience.
  • CCM (Certified Construction Manager) is a plus.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Windows & Office, and AutoCAD.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initial project planning by collaborating with clients and design teams.
  • Schedule and coordinate project activities and budget time effectively.
  • Prepare budget estimates and communicate progress to clients regularly.
  • Adjust plans swiftly to adhere to budgets amid unexpected challenges.
  • Oversee construction and maintenance activities of assigned projects.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and guidelines.
  • Manage contract negotiations and ensure adherence across all parties.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for significant project leadership and responsibility.
  • Gain experience in a wide range of construction styles and settings.
  • Collaborative work environment with designers and engineers.
  • Opportunity for professional development with potential for certification support.
  • Frequent interaction with a variety of stakeholders, enhancing professional network.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Construction Manager will plan, direct, or coordinate activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of our projects; participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.
  • Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
  • Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with clients concerning budget progress and costs.
  • Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
  • Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
  • Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
  • Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
  • Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
  • Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
  • Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in construction, civil engineering, or related field.
  • Proven experience in project management, with 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • CCM (Certified Construction Manager) is a plus.
  • Microsoft Excel, MS Windows & Office, and AutoCAD required.
  • Familiar with construction processes, practices and procedures.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Travel
  • This position may require travel 2-4 weeks at a time, 90% of the time.

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