Fresh Mark, based in Northeast Ohio, is looking for Construction Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have experience overseeing and coordinating various construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are followed.  

Owned and made in the USA for 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we have been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Selects, contracts, and oversees contractors for specific needs such as painting or plumbing. 
• Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.   

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership in initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete project.  
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.   
• Prepares and submits budget estimates and regularly communicates with client concerning budget progress and costs.  
• Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems. 
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
• Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
• Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
• Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.  
• Selects, contracts, and oversees contractors for specific needs such as painting or plumbing. 
• Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.   
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.  
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
• Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred. 

Education and Experience:

• At least five years of construction experience required.
• Skilled trades or apprenticeships; associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management or Civil Engineering is acceptable.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. 
• May require travel.
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers. 
• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite.