Job Description

• Manages the day-to-day activity of all project construction staff.
• Provides feedback on performance appraisals.
• Manages the training and development of staff.
• Approves paid time off (PTO) requests and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• For those supervising Union employees - ensures that all performance evaluations are completed in a timely manner per union agreements; reviews, approves, and/or rejects promotions of staff up to and including Foremen.
• Manages work performance on designated projects or assigned portions of projects to ensure craft workers are following project rules and procedures.
• Ensures employees comply with company safety polices and maintain current on safety trainings.
• Advises project management team of potential issues and problems with projects including, but not limited to work interferences, scheduling challenges, etc.
• Actively searches for and proposes solutions to such problems.
• Reviews, approves, and negotiates project change orders.
• Develops and implements project completion and turnover plans.
• Recommends, where appropriate, organizational, policy and procedural, or staff changes.
• Maintains strong relationships with other departments (EX: Purchasing, Preconstruction, Accounting, Engineering) as required to support and facilitate meeting project timelines and construction schedules.
• Provides detailed input and expertise in determining quantities and requirements/specifications for project materials and equipment.
• Initiates and attends a variety of meetings with clients to resolve problems and facilitate additional project planning is completed.
• Ensures that all required administrative duties, documentation, timecard approvals, etc.
• are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintains a daily record of all project activities.
• Oversees and approves monthly job cost updates and quarterly cash flow projections.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

Leadership capacity overseeing field crews (preferably working on infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, dams, water/wastewater treatment plants etc.). Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings. Excellent planning and organizational skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Possesses leadership, safety, negotiations, planning, and contract administration experience. Demonstrated ability to quickly understand and implement CDM Smith policies, procedures, and project-related software programs. Strong ability to be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. 6 years of related experience with 2 years as a craft foreperson. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a college degree. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.
Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Heavy Equipment Operation Requirements

Heavy equipment operation and proper licensing to operate heavy equipment is a requirement of the position.
Pay Range Min

USD $103,106.00
Pay Range Max

USD $170,144.00
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 will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas 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.