Construction Manager

Compensation

$135,000-$160,000 Plus Benefits and Company Vehicle, Cell Phone and Computer/Tablet

Job Summary

Responsible for oversight and direction of construction operations in our integrated Barrett NYN market areas, including planning, execution with a focus on safety, quality, production, and profitability. 

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Promote safety of all operations in assigned areas; actively involved in continuously improving safety processes
• Support and promote company strategy initiatives
• Direct all aspects of construction operations under scope of responsibility to support achievement of established performance indicator targets related to safety, production, quality, and financial performance
• Oversee hiring, performance management, and development activities for project management and field operations staff; maintain general oversight of subcontractors engaged in implementing construction projects
• Establish, administer, and measure key goals/objectives for construction teams to support continuous improvement
  Ensure collaboration, communication, team development, and recognition by establishing effective communication channels, leading team meetings, etc.
• Establish budgets and construction schedules, prepare monthly forecasts, and monitor operational performance; present operational budgets, forecasts, and profit/loss metrics to senior management
• Review profit and loss reports for construction contracts and ensure that accurate steps are taken to correct issues
• Review construction costs and product quality; modify programs to maintain and improve profitable operations
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to construction operations
• Oversee bidding and estimating processes; review and analyze bid results; review and co-sign construction contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders; actively research market with the aid of project management/estimating team to plan estimating & bid schedule
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams and external vendors, customers, representatives of local/county/state government and industry partners
• Coordinate with asset management team to develop capital expense budget and equipment utilization plans to support sustainability and growth

Skills

• 10+ years of progressive experience in paving, utility, and road/bridge construction or similar industry required
• Ability to lead and motivate others; at least 6+ years of experience effectively managing and leading teams
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local agency (OSHA/MSHA, DEQ, DOT, etc.) regulations
• Experience managing budgets, performing in-depth financial analysis, and forecasting
• Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer programs, including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), and production/scheduling planning software

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, or similar field (and/or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record

Physical Requirements

• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Frequently required to Stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer
• Frequently work near heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise
• Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions