Construction Manager

Description

If you are an experienced Construction Manager looking to join a wonderful company, come join TFE, Inc.

Who is TFE, Inc.? Founded in 1989, TFE, Inc. provides professional, technical, and administrative personnel and services in the U.S. nuclear energy complex and other government and commercial ventures. With over 150 employees and growing, we know our employees are the key to our success. We value their ideas and opinions and want to help them grow in knowledge, skills, and abilities. TFE provides competitive pay, generous PTO, paid holidays, and a top-notch employee assistance program. Our benefit offerings include an excellent 401k plan, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and other ancillary benefits.

This role requires a working knowledge and background of assigned work, while gaining the ability to appreciate and resolve complex situations with assistance, as necessary, and see actions as a series of steps. The Construction Manager is the initial position to develop proficiency to direct other line supervision as necessary in their respective roles to meet or exceed all project objectives. This position requires the ability to coordinate and direct construction craftsmen in numerous crafts and/or to manage contractors/subcontractors for the same within the assigned area of responsibility. This position requires the ability to coordinate and direct construction craftsmen in numerous crafts and/or to manage contractors/subcontractors for the same within the assigned area of responsibility.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Typical duties include:

• Typically serve as a lead person to coordinate all activities and communication within the site/project areas as well as between those areas and other offices and locations
• Execute field construction activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards
• Control project schedule and cost through the efficient use of all construction resources including workforce, materials, tools, and equipment
• Monitor productivity and cost and implement appropriate action to maintain maximum labor productivity and cost-effectiveness
• Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education/Experience

Required

• High School degree or equivalent in applicable field of study
• Six (6) or more years of work-related experience

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience of project scheduling, performance measurement and daily reporting
• Multiple discipline craft management supervision of multiple trades and superintendents
• Supervision and scheduling of subcontractors
• Experience with various contract models and required submissions
• Experience in recording and developing project change orders

Skills/Abilities

Required

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Understanding project design, engineering, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, start up, turn over work processes, sequencing, and interfaces
• Excellent skills in interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, communication, and leadership; possess a strong presentation ability to address senior management, client management, and total project personnel with command
• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs
• Competency in administrative functions related to project and office operations
• Functional proficiency in project controls, human relations, industrial relations, and contract management as applicable to assigned areas of responsibility; possess the capacity to direct those functions as required to support the project execution while typically being well seasoned in most functions as they apply to management of the project
• Demonstrated strong decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to remain calm while taking charge in critical situations
• Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex projects or business environments
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Preferred

• Proficiency in using basic computer software for project records
• Understanding of project scheduling, performance measurement and daily reporting
• Familiarity with emergency management, notifications, and chain of command

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

Work is primarily conducted in a project construction setting. There is frequent exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals or solvents, or hazardous materials if proper safety procedures are not followed. Potential for prolonged driving of or riding in a motor vehicle and/or working around moving equipment or machinery or motorized vehicles (such as but not limited to cars, trucks, golf carts, gators, heavy equipment, etc.)

You must possess the ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, work at heights; work in confined spaces; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl; talk, hear, taste, and smell. The employee must possess the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with it.

TFE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.