
Construction Manager
Black & Veatch
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Field Assignment • Kansas • United States
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About the role
- Manages and coordinates all on-site subcontractor activities for compliance with the CPM schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with subcontract requirements
- Implements the Project Construction Execution Plan
- Supervises and mentors all superintendents; monitors their activities and provides leadership
- Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the Project Field Manager and Field Project Controls Manager
- Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements
- Directs the establishment and implementation of subcontractor schedule recovery plans as required
- Coordinates the Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete hand over of start-up packages to the Startup Manager and supervises the close out of all punch list items
- Assists Project Field Manager with client interface and relations
- Coordinates with Field Material Manager to review all site procured materials for acceptance
- Reviews and approves equipment rentals (if supplied by company) and coordinates shared use of this equipment with subcontractors
- Conducts weekly coordination meeting with subcontractors
- Conducts weekly subcontractor meetings
- Reports weekly schedule and commodity installation status to the Field Project Controls Manager
- Monitors all extra work authorization requests, backcharges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests for acceptance and is responsible for subordinates providing the timely tracking information to Project Controls to support the change management system
- Adheres to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments
- Directly responsible for the Division 8 labor charges and costs on direct hire projects
- Directly responsible for the Construction Equipment budget
- Monitors and approve all CIR replies to the subcontractors
- Responsible for completion of the construction punchlist
- Has full knowledge of the safety program and acts as the Safety Representative on site in the absence of the regular Safety Supervisor
- Has general knowledge of all disciplines of construction and is able to stand in for each lead discipline
- Establishes the tool trailer list at the onset of the project
- Resolves safety and quality issues with the safety and quality managers
- Further disputes are then deferred to the Project Field Manager
- Has the ability to stand in for the Project Field Manager in his absence
- Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction subcontracts and manages within these terms
- Monitors and controls overtime by his subordinates and subcontractors
- Writes the construction portion of the client and construction monthly report
- Coordinates with the Field Engineers or home office engineers on engineering deliverables
- Responsible for the effective management of construction Manufacturer's Service Technicians and the timesheet tracking
- Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value
- Champions continuous improvement efforts
- Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
- Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities
- Supervises superintendents
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience
- 14+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 3 years of previous construction manager experience
- OSHA Training
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurances
- Disability and wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
construction managementproject schedulingbudget managementchange managementsafety program knowledgeconstruction productivity monitoringsubcontractor managementquality assuranceconstruction punchlist completionengineering deliverables coordination
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationproblem-solvingteam coordinationclient relationscontinuous improvementconflict resolutionorganizational skillsstaff engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in constructionBachelor’s degree in engineeringOSHA Training