Construction Manager - Civil

SUMMARY: The Construction Manager (CM) - Civil is responsible for the scheduling, supervision, training and direction of Premise Foreman and laborers and outside subcontractors on Premise, Inc. projects. The CM orders materials and ensures that projects are properly planned and set up for success. This includes detailed Scope of Work (SOW) and job books with the required materials and proper technical expertise on site for the job. The CM monitors and ensures all assigned sites stay on track with milestones and remain on or under budget while meeting established project goals. Success is measured on crew moral, productivity and meeting budget targets.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Reads and understands SOW to prepare work schedules for each project
• Ensures the correct site materials, tools, equipment and manpower are scheduled and delivered per the project plan
• Communicates with the crews regarding upcoming project plan details
• Monitors assigned projects to ensure the budget targets, milestones and completion goals are achieved. Reviews the daily reports, performs site visits and communicates with the crews for updates. Identifies and resolves issues and construction complications as needed.
• Supports and assists Foreman while they are on site, including problem solving the daily/weekly/monthly contingencies and taking appropriate actions to remediate these contingencies.
• Identifies and reports observations which affect the project schedule, budget, quality, safety and completion, especially SOW changes (potential change orders)
• Communicates with Operations Manager, Project Manager or Customer for information on SOW, budget and timeline
• Manages, reviews and approves daily time and reporting from assigned Foreman and Subcontractors
• Follows and enforces safety rules and regulations and ensures that standards are met. Collaborates with safety and quality assurance teams
• Leads job site crews in the Foreman’s absence.
• Assists with construction on an exception basis and as directed by the Operations Manager
• Leads, develops and manages assigned staff and perform supervisory duties in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, coaching and mentoring, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• All employees must possess the ability to promote and model the Premise Core Values of:

• Be Ready to Learn
• Own the Result
• Build Trust
• Do the Right Thing
• Drive to Complete

• In addition to the above, other required qualifications for this role are:

1. 3-5 years previous experience as a Foreman or Construction Manager in the Civil field
   • Proven excellent organizational, problem solving, analytical and attention to detail skills
   • Proven ability to manage multiple projects, crews, job sites and customers
   • Proven ability to focus on daily construction processes as well as look ahead to anticipate and plan for upcoming work
   • Proven ability to read and interpret construction drawings, schematics and SOW
   • Possess basic financial understanding of profit, budget, margin, invoicing, and revenue recognition
   • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively, clearly and succinctly through spoken and written forms with peers, management, and customers. Able to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
   • Ability to learn and use Premise provided software
   • Working knowledge and understanding of Civil construction work, safety processes and OSHA requirements
   • Possess or have the ability to obtain certifications/licenses in OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, RF Awareness, Blood Borne Pathogens, DOT Health Card (Company provides training to assist in obtaining/renewing required certifications)
   • Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean driving record

• Preferred qualifications are:

1. Commercial Driver’s License
2. Proficient with Microsoft Office products

OTHER REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

1. Problem Solving - Uses rigorous logic and methods and honest analysis to solve difficult problems with effective solutions. Can see hidden issues. Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer. Is skilled at using analysis skills to define the problem and identify the solution.
2. Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills - Possesses the relevant and required knowledge and skills to effectively perform on the job. Maintains relevant knowledge and skills as appropriate. Keeps up with current developments and trends in the areas of expertise.
3. Managing Work and Priority Setting - Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Can identify and concentrate efforts on the more important priorities. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal and creates focus. Can attend to a broader range of activities and gets more done in less time than others.
4. Coaching and Mentoring - Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem. Plans and supports the development of individuals’ skills and abilities so that he/she can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively. Clarifies expected behaviors, knowledge, and level of proficiency by seeking and giving information and checking for understanding. Provides feedback and reinforcement.
5. Initiating Action and Results Oriented - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives and achieve goals beyond what is required. Acts proactively to anticipate challenging issues and situations and prepare for solutions. Bottom line oriented and pushes self and other for results. Is consistently a top performer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit, walk, lift, squat, push, pull, climb stairs, ladders and possibly towers, hear, see, reach, grasp and use hands and fingers to operate a computer key board, telephone, power tools, and equipment. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift more than 50 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee will work both inside in a normal indoor office environment and outside at remote job sites. The employee may be exposed to extreme weather conditions, including heat and cold and wet or humid. The employee may work in high places, and/or work around moving mechanical parts, vehicles and other equipment. The employee may also work in areas where the noise volume is loud and constant. The employee must have the ability to work overtime and to travel to remote job sites approximately 30 – 50% of their work week which will include overnight stays.

Premise Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran-friendly employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.