Construction Manager 5

Job Title:

Construction Manager 5

Job Description

This role leads the planning, direction, and coordination of complex construction projects, with a strong focus on horizontal and heavy civil work and critical infrastructure. The Construction Manager 5 oversees project scope, cost, schedule, quality, and safety, while aligning technical activities with broader business objectives. The position requires a seasoned leader who can collaborate with diverse stakeholders, interpret construction documents, and drive projects to successful completion.

Responsibilities

* Coordinate construction projects from planning through completion, developing detailed plans to accomplish project goals and integrating technical activities across engineering, construction, and related disciplines.

* Lead the integration of technical activities across multiple teams, ensuring alignment between design, construction, safety, environmental, and operations.

* Present and explain project proposals, progress reports, and findings to internal and external stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.

* Analyze technology options, resource needs, and market or operational demands to plan and assess the feasibility of projects, especially in horizontal and heavy civil construction and critical infrastructure.

* Confer regularly with management, production, and other functional teams to discuss project specifications, procedures, risks, and mitigation strategies.

* Review, recommend, and approve contracts, cost estimates, and change orders to ensure alignment with budget, schedule, and scope.

* Oversee and manage project cost and schedule performance, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting to ensure projects remain on budget and on time.

* Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications, providing guidance to contractors and project teams and resolving discrepancies or conflicts in the field.

* Independently observe contractor behavior and field operations, identify leadership priorities, and coordinate the full project team-including general contractor, safety, environmental, engineers, and other stakeholders-to move the project toward those priorities.

* Apply construction management principles to strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods to optimize project execution.

* Promote and support quality control and production processes that improve the effective construction and distribution of project deliverables.

* Work effectively with a broad spectrum of workers, applying 360-degree leadership to influence and align team members at all levels.

* Manage personal workload and time effectively, working independently while meeting project deadlines and organizational expectations.

Essential Skills

* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders.

* Effective problem-solving skills and high attention to detail in managing technical and commercial aspects of construction projects.

* Proven ability to work independently and manage one's time to meet project deadlines and milestones.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad spectrum of workers and apply 360-degree leadership skills to guide and influence cross-functional teams.

* Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective construction and distribution of project deliverables.

* In-depth knowledge of construction management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

* Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, and Visio.

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or a related field.

* 10+ years of construction experience, including at least 5 years focused on horizontal and heavy civil projects.

* At least 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction work.

* At least 5 years of experience working on critical infrastructure projects.

* A background of 10-20 years of progressive responsibility in construction management.

* Minimum 5 years of experience in earthworks and critical infrastructure construction.

* At least 10 years of experience reviewing and interpreting construction drawings.

* At least 10 years of experience managing project cost and schedule.

* Ability to independently observe contractor behavior, identify leadership priorities, and coordinate the full project team-including general contractor, safety, environmental, and engineering personnel-to move the project toward those priorities.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* CCM (Certified Construction Manager), PMI, or PMP certification preferred.

* Experience coordinating complex projects involving critical infrastructure and heavy civil construction.

* Comfort working with scheduling tools such as P6 when applicable.

* Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and resource allocation for large-scale construction projects.

* Experience preparing and…