Dennis Group Construction & Site Safety - Dallas, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Dallas, TX
About the position
The Construction Manager at Dennis Group is responsible for overseeing daily operations on construction sites, particularly in the food and beverage industry. This role involves coordinating subcontractors, ensuring site safety, managing project schedules and budgets, and facilitating communication among various stakeholders. The Construction Manager plays a critical role in ensuring project progression and compliance with safety and regulatory standards while also providing mentorship to junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Daily supervision of construction activities including coordination of subcontractors and site safety programs.
- Oversight of assigned field engineers or Junior Construction Managers when directed.
- Working autonomously on overseeing medium-sized projects.
- Collaborating with project management to develop and update project scope, budget, and schedule.
- Managing project accounting, budgeting, and cost management.
- Establishing and maintaining site safety procedures with the safety team.
- Overseeing process, mechanical, and utility equipment installations.
- Handling permitting, code, and regulatory administration and approval.
- Managing change orders and general construction administration.
- Coordinating field engineering and inspection activities.
- Managing third-party testing, inspection, and relationships.
- Researching construction management best practices.
- Preparing and administering third-party agreements.
- Conducting job site walk/audits to ensure project compliance with plans and schedules.
- Procuring project services and equipment such as rentals and PPE.
- Managing project punch-list inspections.
- Promoting continuous and productive communication between project participants.
- Supporting and coordinating facility start-up activities.
- Preparing and maintaining project reports and logs.
- Working with subcontractors to ensure schedule compliance and determine alternative resources or options.
- Reviewing and maintaining submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
- Collaborating with Project Controllers and Project Managers on supplier invoices and client billing.
- Performing engineering calculations and preparing permit applications.
- Assisting in preparing work plans and work packages.
- Interpreting drawings and specifications for field crews.
- Coordinating project close-out activities.
- Supporting talent growth within the organization and providing coaching or mentoring to subordinates.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in construction science, building science, construction engineering, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- 4-7 years of design-build experience over industrial projects (strongly preferred).
- 4-7 years of experience overseeing subcontractors and driving project schedules.
- 4-7 years of client interaction experience with strong technical, organizational, managerial, and communication skills.
- 4-7 years of progressively responsible job site experience working on industrial building projects.
- Fundamental understanding of all phases of construction and ability to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD is a plus.
- Ability to meet travel requirements of up to 100% travel to projects throughout the USA and possible Canada.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with food and beverage process facilities.
- Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance standards in construction.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
