10+ years in heavy civil or foundation construction, with management experience
Strong background in deep foundations and earth retention
Knowledge of foundation drill rigs, cranes, and equipment matching
Experience with drilling in rock and steep sites is advantageous
Familiarity with project costing, schedule management, and earned value reporting
Proven mentoring skills for superintendents and crews
Excellent communication skills with various stakeholders
Proficient in MS Office; Primavera P6 experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred, or equivalent experience
Willingness to work onsite in Asheville, NC.
Responsibilities
Lead onsite field operations, overseeing superintendents, foremen, and crews
Collaborate with the Project Manager to develop and maintain project schedules
Determine labor and equipment needs for foundation and earth retention work
Monitor production and budget, addressing variances proactively
Review plans and specifications to ensure compliance in the field
Ensure site safety and adherence to Keller's safety program and regulations
Coordinate with GC, engineers, and inspectors on project logistics
Manage field issues and document impacts for change management
Recruit and evaluate field personnel, providing necessary training
Prepare progress reports and conduct inspections to uphold quality standards.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a significant long-term project
Hands-on role with direct impact on project outcomes
Collaborative environment with experienced professionals
Focus on safety and compliance in a supportive culture
Potential for professional development and mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description
Keller is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead field operations on a long-term project in Asheville, NC. This is an onsite role that owns day-to-day execution of deep foundations and earth retention work. The Construction Manager will have direct oversight of superintendents, foremen, craft crews, and equipment, and will partner closely with the Project Manager to deliver the work safely, on schedule, and on budget.
Responsibilities
Lead all onsite field operations, including oversight of superintendents, foremen, crews, subcontractors, and equipment
Partner with the Project Manager to build and maintain the project schedule, sequence work into logical phases, and hit contractual milestones
Determine labor, rig, and equipment requirements and resource-load the schedule for foundation and earth retention scopes, including drilled shafts, micropiles, soldier pile and lagging, soil nails, and tiebacks
Track production, cost, and earned value against the budget, and flag variances early with recovery plans
Review and interpret plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents, and make sure field teams build to them
Own site safety and compliance with Keller's safety program, OSHA, and owner and GC requirements
Coordinate daily with the GC, owner's representatives, engineers, and inspectors on sequencing, access, testing, and QA/QC
Manage field issues as they come up (differing site conditions, obstructions, weather delays, equipment breakdowns) and document impacts for change management
Recruit, develop, and evaluate superintendents, foremen, and craft, including craft competency evaluations, training, and disciplinary procedures when needed
Prepare progress reports and lead regular inspections so the work meets quality, safety, and performance standards
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in heavy civil or foundation construction, including time managing superintendents and multiple crews
Strong experience in deep foundations and earth retention strongly preferred
Working knowledge of foundation drill rigs, cranes, and support equipment, and the ability to match equipment to the task and ground conditions
Experience drilling in rock and working on steep or restricted-access sites is a plus
Experience with project costing, schedule management, and earned value reporting
Proven ability to mentor and develop superintendents, foremen, and crew members
Strong communication skills with field crews, engineers, GCs, owners, and leadership
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, Teams, Outlook); Primavera P6 experience is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent field leadership experience
Must be able to work onsite in Asheville, NC for the duration of the project
