Construction Manager - Access Solutions

About Our Company:

Ironwood serves a diverse clientele, positioning us to achieve over $100 million in revenue in 2024. We focus on expanding our expertise across various sectors within the utility industry, striving for continuous improvement. Each year, our growth reflects our commitment to quality and excellence. Our access solutions division is recognized as a leading authority in the region, dedicated to delivering reliable results that support the Northeastern electrical utility grid.

We are actively recruiting a top-tier Construction Manager to ensure the success of our construction operations from initial planning to project completion. This pivotal role is essential to our organization, and we are eager to welcome a highly skilled, detail-oriented, and experienced professional to our team.

About this role

The Construction Manager will take charge of right-of-way access construction for utilities across New England. This role demands hands-on leadership in critical tasks such as vegetation and forestry management, environmental and drainage controls, site work, access matting, and large-scale electrical right-of-way restoration. The construction manager will be responsible for managing a project backlog valued at approximately $20 million, with the potential for additional projects contingent upon ongoing bidding opportunities.

A strong commitment to teamwork, integrity, and a well-defined strategy is crucial. We seek a results-oriented professional who has a solid track record of completing projects on time and within budget. We encourage qualified candidates with expertise in improving construction processes to apply for this opportunity. The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $140,000.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple right-of-way construction projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and client expectations as outlined in contract terms.
• Provide expertise throughout all phases of construction, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, execution, and project closeout.
• Collaborate with general foremen to optimize construction operations, monitor project progress, and proactively address challenges to maintain timelines and budgets.
• Delegate work and assignments to general foremen based on their expertise, experience, and time constraints.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify compliance with permits, environmental mapping, and best practices.
• Work closely with third-party consulting firms, subcontractors, and clients to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Attend monthly financial meetings with the Regional Manager, Vice President, and accounting department twice each quarter to provide insights into operational viability.
• Utilize construction technologies and mobile devices to track project performance, generate reports, and ensure data accuracy.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions and a job trailer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to apply skills and task-specific knowledge to identify and solve problems.
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective leadership abilities with a proven track record of delivering successful projects.
• Advanced proficiency in interpreting and conveying construction drawings and specifications.
• Capable of using mobile devices for receiving, reporting, and communicating construction logistics.

Education and Experience:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in heavy civil construction; ideal candidates should have prior experience in the utility industry.
• A bachelor’s degree or certification in a construction-related field is preferred but not required.