Senior Construction Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure housekeeping and quality benchmarks are being met in each works area.
  
• Lead the onsite team and ensure project completion within the set budget, schedule and conformance with the contract documents.
  
• Participate in development of scopes of work for each trade, with the purchasing department.
  
• Input into and develop a logistics plan that allows the contractors to complete their work in a coordinated, efficient manner under the project managers directive.
  
• Establish regularly scheduled meetings with the trade contractors to review the following:
  shop drawing preparation / approval, equipment/material lead times and required on-site dates, manpower projections vis-a-vis the project schedule, quality/performance issues on and off site.
  
• Identify any factory visits that may be required and schedule accordingly.
  
• Conduct regular project/contractor meetings to review project progress and the following issues:
  Current cost projections/change orders issued to date, anticipated “pending” costs, schedule update, requisition review, highlight near term major activities, changes to the project, any other issues deemed appropriate.
  
• Evaluate and assess trade contractor method statements and contract documentation for buildability and provide suitable feedback.
  
• Liaise with the employer’s safety manager in the development of a site-specific safety plan.
  
• Prepare detailed, accurate timely project reports including work schedules, implementations, deviations, change in subcontractors, customer issues and other related problems.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years previous work experience as a Construction Manager, preferably with 3 years in A &
  A related field
  
• Working knowledge of scope of work covered by contracts.
  
• Knowledge of construction, procurement, industry standards and other project-related activities, their interfaces and interdependencies.
  
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team to build collaboration and efficiency.
  
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
  
• Basic understanding of the budget process.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively across offices.
  
• Strong presentation and negotiating skills, and experience supervising, training and mentoring staff.
  
• Demonstrated leadership experience and working with others.
  
• Must be a self-starter and real go-getter.