What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Hoffman & Hoffman?
Construction Manager - Responsible for the oversight and direction of construction activities for Critical Technologies projects. This includes monitoring the progression of general construction and trades as well as control systems project installation activities. Problem resolution in association with the trades in relation to control system installation activities. Quality review of installation for compliance with codes and proper installation of system hardware and components. Evaluation of project sites for trades progress for pre deployment readiness. Coordination with site project teams with an emphasis on internal and subcontractor installation labor. Construction liaison for the project management team with the General Contractor and trade superintendents. Will facilitate oversight of multiple ongoing project sites simultaneously. Will own and implement training for operations staff in construction science.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and project management teams to develop construction labor plans as it relates to schedules. Have a developer level understanding of Smartsheet scheduling.
- Work with estimating, engineering sales project management on labor planning activities for scheduling.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables for the construction aspect of control system installations.
- Coordinate as required with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials to facilitate on-scheduled delivery of systems to the technical team.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members on construction activities and safety aspects.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, control schematics, and technical documents.
- Ensure control system components, instrumentation, metering and ancillary devices are installed according to design and manufacturer guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, NFPA) and local building codes.
- Perform quality checks on installations to adherence to codes, standards and best industry practice.
- Enforce adherence to safety protocols and regulations at the construction site.
- Collaborate with the HBT Safety team to ensure regular safety audits and toolbox talks are conducted to minimize risks.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
- Identify and resolve issues related to control systems installation, including controls systems infrastructure, hardware and logistical challenges.
- Be the go-to person for site condition issues that require management level guidance.
- Collaborate with design engineers to address discrepancies between design and on-site conditions in relation to infrastructure.
- Help facilitate maintaining records of project progress, changes, issues and completed work.
- Prepare and submit construction progress reports to stakeholders and operations management.
- Document lessons learned for future project improvements.
- Serve in collaboration with the project management team as a point of contact for clients, consultants, and other stakeholders regarding control system construction.
- Participate in regular meetings to update stakeholders on project installation status and address concerns. In person and or video conference
- Build strong relationships internal and external to ensure alignment of project goals and expectations across internal and external stakeholders.
- Evaluate project outcomes to identify areas for process improvement.
- Implement innovative solutions to enhance the efficiency and quality of control system installations.
- Participate in process creation to facilitate best practice for construction related activities.
- Provide mentoring and training to all levels of project management, and technical staff in construction science and core construction knowledge. Utilize teachable moments.