Sr. Construction Project Manager

SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION:
Construction Manager to Direct a greenfield installation of a new process unit located in the
Midwest estimated at approximately $100MM. The CM will execute this as part of a CM team
that is directing the entire site greenfield construction estimated at over $550MM. The CM will
act as Owner’s agent to direct all site construction activities within their process unit. The CM
will implement site safety program, manage project financials in coordination with the project
cost manager and site lead CM. Coordinate with third party engineering teams and manage
project submittals, RFIs, and issues. The CM will work with site Safety manager, quality
manager, superintendents, and other site CM administrative personnel.
The CM is required to relocate to the project site. The CM will receive monthly and daily per
diem according to the CM contract that covers all travel and living expenses while relocated.

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Construction Project Manager (Sr. CPM) is primarily responsible
to direct project construction planning and execution in keeping with the overall project
objectives. The Senior Construction Project Manager (Sr. CPM) is primarily responsible to
execute projects from start to finish; must clearly communicate with subcontractors and owners;
have a strong understanding of site safety, budgets, cost control and constructability. In
addition, they are detailed oriented with proven ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to
meet deadlines; and are known for being able to provide innovative and sound solutions to
complex problems. The Sr. CPM is responsible for the daily management, supervision,
coordination and successful completion of construction projects to meet time and cost
objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract
administration functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Develop a high-performance team through supervision, training, coaching, and
mentoring. Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of
employee performance appraisals.
· Maintains good communication and coordinates work schedule with operations
personnel until the project is completed.
· Interact professionally and effectively through daily or weekly verbiage and written
communication with executive staff.
· Conduct buy-out meeting and prepare subcontracts.
· Possess working knowledge of all projects plans, specifications, Owner Contract,
subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals and all
other project related documents and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-builts.
· Initiate, establish and maintain working relationships with owner/architect/engineer and
subcontractors to facilitate construction activities.
· Establish, update, and communicate Master Project Schedule and manage its
implementation.
· Lead preconstruction team in development of project scope. Manage the bid process,
including qualifying bidders.
· Manage budget and financial reporting, interpret and analyze financial reports.
· Manage the quality assurance/quality control program.
· Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
· Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements throughout the business
unit.
· Develop cost-effective solutions due to design conflicts and propose alternate solutions to
reduce costs.
· Support all phases of a project including programming, schematic design, design
development, construction document and construction administration services in accordance
with the requirements of the Owner/Architect Contract Agreement.
· Serve as a main point of contact for information resource by coordinating owner work,
participating in construction meetings, resolving disputes, providing ongoing feedback, and
coordinating project punch list and closeout document requirements.
· Drive competencies to team on requirements for insurance, labor relations, and
employee relations.
· Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
· Work with Accounting to initiate pay application process and follow up to ensure
payment is received in a timely manner.
· Keep management informed on progress of project and budget through regularly
scheduled Operation Review Meetings.
· Support and drive utilization of various Design Build Plus initiatives and technologies.
· Primary liaison with construction project manager/architects/engineers/owners for the
day-to-day construction activities of the project.
· Perform sales duties at the project site and for perspective new clients.
· Able to review engineering construction packages and generally communicate scope to
subcontractors for electrical, mechanical, structural, civil, piping, and architectural scope.
· Able to provide pre-Construction support to engineering for construction planning,
constructability reviews, and construction estimate reviews.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of ten years project management
experience or fifteen years project management experience. Preference for experience in
industrial construction in chemical, and heavy manufacturing industries.
Licenses/Credentials/Certifications: OSHA 30 minimum. Additional valuable but not essential
certifications include: BIM360 Build/ACC, Procore, PMP Certification.
Skills/specialized Knowledge/Abilities: Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling,
estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting
principles. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer
applications, including Microsoft Office suite. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract
documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated
leadership and interpersonal skills.

TRAVEL: Will be driven by project requirements. Will be at a minimum of 30% up to 100% of
the time. The employee may travel extensively when the construction site is not close to the
main office or when responsible for activities at two or more sites.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb
permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb
ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. The employee must occasionally lift and /
or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires
use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb,
balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.