Construction Manager

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Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high‑quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations.

We are seeking a Construction Manager for our First Quality Tissue facility located in Defiance, OH
. This position will be responsible for pre‑construction and be the primary point of contact for all construction project activities. The CM manages on‑site First Quality resources, as well as all vendors and service organizations, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget. It reports to the Project Manager working alongside Procurement and Project Controls and provides construction expertise for the design phase and bid package development;

manages all aspects of field construction and administration along with Construction Check‑out Activities.

• Pre‑Construction:
  Providing constructability reviews with Engineers for detailed design; includes traveling to respective company office locations.
• Assist with package development, bidder interviews and selection.
• Champion the project’s Safety & Quality control programs.
• Provide direction, supervision and development to all direct reports, ensuring clear direction, feedback and development.
• Manage any health, safety or environmental incidents, ensuring proper investigation and corrective actions.
• Plan, organize and direct construction project activities to meet schedule.
• Coordinate the work of selected contractors, ensuring all work is completed in a safe manner.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering personnel to ensure FQT standards are achieved during construction.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building, safety codes, environmental regulation and all other regulations; obtain necessary permits and licenses.
• Provide regular verbal and/or written communication to the Project Manager on construction objectives and status; attend and provide updates for management meetings.
• Work with Project Controls to ensure legitimacy and accuracy of change orders and invoices.
• Perform other duties as necessary when directed.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with a proven track record of success;
  Paper & Pulp experience desirable.
• Demonstrated capability leading a diverse team to achieve overall project goals.
• Adherence to the First Quality core values of Humanity, Philosophy and working together.
• Ability to track and manage project schedule and costs to maximize efficiency.
• Comfortable in both professional office and field work environments.
• Proficient in MS Word/Excel/Outlook and project scheduling tools.
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Excellent analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Skill in documenting and assessing field conditions, RFIs and change orders.
• Understanding of contract documentation, specifications and drawings.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Geographic mobility and willingness to relocate; highly desirable.
• Suitable applicants should expect phone/video interviews as well as face‑to‑face interviews in either Anderson, SC or Defiance, OH.

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities.
• Paid time off (three‑week minimum).
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave.
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500).
• Bundle‑of‑joy benefit (year’s worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby).
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums.
• …and more!