Construction Manager
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Construction
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Management
Project & Program Management, Operations Management, Contracts Manager
Construction Manager
As the Construction Manager, you will work onsite in Anchorage, AK and will oversee pre-planning, field operations and project execution for assigned construction projects across Alaska. You will manage site safety, field productivity, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor performance, and resource coordination to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents. You will work closely with the Project Manager to support planning, reporting, and client communication while serving as the primary field leader for daily operations.
This position supervises field crews in partnership with project Foremen and oversees subcontractors assigned to the project.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of commercial and civil construction methods, field operations, sequencing, and project lifecycle management, including estimating, procurement, scheduling, execution, and closeout.
- Knowledge of construction contract documents, including drawings, specifications, scopes of work, subcontracts, change orders, and general conditions; ability to interpret and apply contract requirements to field operations.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local construction regulations, permitting processes, and compliance standards applicable to Alaska-based and remote projects.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices, including OSHA requirements, hazard identification, job hazard analysis (JHA), incident reporting, and corrective action procedures.
- Knowledge of budgeting principles, cost control methodologies, earned value concepts, and financial tracking related to labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracted work.
- Knowledge of construction quality management practices, inspection processes, testing requirements, and documentation necessary to achieve contract compliance and acceptance.
- Knowledge of environmental protection requirements and cultural or land-use considerations applicable to construction in Alaska, including work in sensitive or regulated areas.
- Skill in developing, reviewing, and managing project schedules using scheduling software (including Microsoft Project) and coordinating sequencing across multiple trades and subcontractors.
- Skill in preparing and evaluating bid packages, change requests, and procurement documentation.
- Skill in reviewing, coding, and approving invoices, timesheets, and expense documentation to ensure alignment with project budgets and contractual obligations.
- Skill in documenting field conditions, delays, disruptions, and impacts to support change management, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution.
- Ability to supervise, mentor, and direct field personnel in coordination with Foremen, including assigning work, monitoring productivity, providing feedback, and supporting workforce development.
- Ability to evaluate subcontractor performance, enforce contractual requirements, and resolve field conflicts in a timely and professional manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare progress reports, present project updates to internal leadership and clients, and document field conditions accurately.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with subcontractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and community representatives while maintaining positive professional relationships.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely decisions in dynamic, high-pressure field environments with competing priorities.
- Ability to identify project risks related to safety, logistics, schedule, weather, or resource constraints and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ability to coordinate logistics and material delivery in remote or rural Alaska environments, including managing transportation, staging, and limited infrastructure conditions.
- Ability to manage or coordinate multiple concurrent projects, crews, or work fronts while maintaining schedule, quality, and safety standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and project management software; ability to learn and apply specialized construction management and estimating platforms such as HCCS Heavy…
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