About the position
The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of project plans for construction activities, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget and at predetermined cost levels. This role requires close collaboration with clients to provide regular status updates on timelines and budgeted costs, as well as managing all documentation related to change orders. The Construction Manager will likely handle multiple projects for various clients simultaneously, necessitating strong organizational and communication skills. In this position, the Construction Manager will manage and train field teams in the proper installation and modification of refrigerated fixtures, piping, equipment, and operations. They will analyze drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions. The role involves assembling accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals promptly, providing detailed quantity take-offs, and organizing subcontractor quotations. Negotiation skills are essential to ensure that quotes meet contract documents, and the Construction Manager will issue properly documented purchase orders. The Construction Manager will create and execute project work plans, tracking and reporting resource availability while revising plans as necessary to meet changing needs. They will identify required resources, assign individual responsibilities, and establish clear project roles. Effective communication is crucial, as the Construction Manager will coordinate planning for communication, project risk, change management, and training. They will facilitate team and client meetings, resolve issues promptly, and communicate effectively with project teams to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. Additionally, the Construction Manager will gather and review construction documents, work with other Project Managers during the bidding, negotiation, and post-bid processes, and visit job sites to monitor production and quality assurance. Daily review of work progress, preparation of internal and external reports about job status, and proactive planning to prevent and resolve problems are key responsibilities. The role also includes negotiating terms of agreements, drafting contracts, and obtaining necessary permits and licenses. Other duties may be assigned as needed, and the job description is subject to change at any time.
Responsibilities
- Manage and train field teams in proper installation/modification of refrigerated fixtures, piping, equipment, and operations.
- Analyze drawings and specifications.
- Understand contractual terms and conditions.
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals promptly.
- Provide clear, detailed quantity take-offs.
- Organize sub-contractors quotations, negotiate to ensure quotes meet contract documents, and issue properly documented purchase orders.
- Create and execute project work plans, including tracking and reporting resource availability, and revise them as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
- Establish clear project roles and responsibilities.
- Coordinate the overall planning for communication, project risk, change management, and training.
- Facilitate team and client meetings effectively.
- Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
- Communicate effectively with project teams to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
- Gather and review construction documents.
- Work with other Project Managers during bidding, negotiation, and post-bid process.
- Visit job sites to monitor production/quality assurance.
- Review the work progress daily.
- Prepare internal and external reports about job status.
- Plan properly to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
- Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts, and obtain permits and licenses.
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Strong supermarket refrigeration installation and remodel experience.
- MS Project expertise and strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are required.
- Gantt schedule creation and editing skills are needed.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on tight schedules.
- Solid and effective decision-making skills are a must.
- 5+ years of refrigeration construction experience required.
- Universal EPA certification is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office / Microsoft Windows.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in Windows.
