Sr. Construction Manager - Ascension - Consolidated Employer Services Recruiting

Job Description for Sr. Construction Manager

This position report directly to the President or COO of Ascension Construction Solutions

As a Construction Manager, you will interact internally throughout the organization with staff at all levels as well as externally with clients, members of business and professional organizations, subcontractors, and other firms.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Perform all functions with honesty and integrity.
• Ability to work independently.
• Leading by example proactively following internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management and quality management.
• Maintaining and enhancing our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider.
• Promote Ascensions' capabilities, marketing its services among existing and prospective clients.
• Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Growing internal and external networks and identifying additional talent to join our team.
• Providing mentoring and training for future leaders, including development of succession plans for key positions.
• Developing client relationships to facilitate project activities.
• Provide overall management for large, complex or multiple small and/or medium size projects from preconstruction through final acceptance.
• Oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, A/E representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. Project sectors include: Building Construction, Water/Wastewater Facilities, Transportation and Utilities.
• Responsible for schedule review, cost control, quality control, project communications, project relationships, change management, project closeout and safety conformance.
• Coordinate, train and/or supervise activities of company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Prioritize and work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Participate in developing new business opportunities.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed.
• Management and oversight of inspection staff.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Project setup, schedule, cost control, quality control, project communications, project relationships, change management, project closeout and safety.
• Develop relationships with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and vendors.
• Proactively communicates project related issues directly with project team.
• Analyze and understand contract documents including plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Perform constructability reviews and value engineer project documents.
• Ensure all company, client, and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required.
• On-Site project management of construction activities.
• Managing day-to-day activities on large construction/remediation projects.
• On-site review of construction progress against project schedule.
• Coordinate with management and engineering staff to develop solutions to field problems.
• Facilitate project meetings as required.
• Maintain official project log and documentation files.
• Project Planning and Costing.
• Managing and updating construction schedules.
• Preparing Daily, Weekly, Monthly Field Reports.
• Managing and directing junior staff.
• Assist with implementation/interpretation of safety programs.
• Coordinate planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Investigate potential claims or serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Assist in administration of project processes including submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and change management.
• Compile inspection team's field information and produce reports as assigned.
• Maintain as-built information.
• Coordinate field inspection teams and materials testing services as assigned.
• Provide inspection services.
• Conduct project close-out activities including punch list.
• Construction estimating and validation of Change Order costs.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Use of construction personnel hoist.
• Navigate active construction sites.
• Use of vision, hands and fingers.
• Speak, hear, stoop/bend crouch.
• Lift/carry a minimum of 30 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Exposed to heavy machinery.
• Loud noise.
• Tripping hazards.
• Environmental hazards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year engineering or construction management degree, or equivalent.
• 10 or more years' experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required in one or more of the following areas: Water and or Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Utilities, Vertical Construction or Transportation.
• Must be able to apply effective management techniques to maximize project performance.
• Thorough understanding of industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities is essential.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills.
• Must have previous experience managing construction projects on large, complex and on multiple projects, scheduling and maintaining financial control of the project.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) OR Certified Construction manager (CCM).

CAPABILITIES

• Ability to build relationships with and influence other functional areas.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of the development project lifecycle (e.g., design, development, testing, implementation, etc.).
• Extensive experience in meeting planning, facilitation, and public speaking.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient with Project Management Tools including MS Project, P6 and RS Means.
• Exposure to Contractor payment processing requests.
• Flexibility to meet travel requirements for site visits.
• Ability to read shop drawings for practical application.

ADDITIONAL

• Experience with alternative project delivery methods.

Ascension Construction Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Ascension is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

This position is contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Construction management: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer (Required)
• Certified Construction Manager (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, OH (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person