Construction Manager​/Administrator

Construction Manager / Administrator – Position and Responsibilities

As an On-site Construction Manager/Administrator (CM) with Middough, you will oversee construction efforts on a brownfield project (~$400MM TIC) to ensure the project is constructed in accordance with Middough's design, as well as the client's budget, schedule, and safety parameters. This position primarily requires being on-site at a client facility in the Northwest Indiana area, as well as periodic visits to Middough offices in Pittsburgh, PA, Chicago, IL, and Merrillville, IN.

In the CM role, you will work with the client and constructors to ensure the project quality and safety standards are followed. As the CM, you will interface with the client, architects, engineers, union contractors, subcontractors, security, and safety representatives to plan, coordinate and/or supervise field personnel activities on the assigned project. Additionally, as the CM, you will implement various client quality and safety policies, while managing daily construction activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer the project scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Lead construction and engineering change management efforts, measure performance against plans and implement corrective actions as required.
• Assist and coordinate internal and external communications regarding construction activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction management, engineering, environmental, supply‑chain managers, and other project stakeholders to ensure a properly coordinated execution of the project.
• Manage and administer project contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
• Anticipate, identify, and resolve project challenges and risks by establishing priorities and directing effective problem‑solving efforts.
• Ensure timely, accurate schedule updates, cost tracking, forecasting, and invoicing.
• Monitor, track, and communicate project progress related to baselined schedules and milestones, forecasted and approved expenditures, and project status.
• Oversee the following brownfield construction activities (not direct construction) as an owner’s engineering representative:
  • Heavy structural steel erection, including large‑scale industrial frameworks and supports.
  • Metal and mill building installations, including both pre‑engineering and custom structural systems.
  • Excavation activities and deep foundation systems, including piling and specialty foundation installations.
  • Large and elevated concrete structures, including foundations, pedestals, and structural elements.
  • Industrial wastewater treatment plant systems and associate piping installation.
  • Large and small‑bore piping installations for plant utilities, including water, steam, natural gas, oxygen, argon, and compressed air.
  • Industrial ventilation, dust collection, and baghouse systems.
  • Electrical installations involving substations, and high, medium, and low‑voltage equipment.
  • Commissioning and startup assistance for mechanical/piping and electrical/instrumentation and controls.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management preferred.
• Prior project engineer, field engineer, or construction manager role experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial construction – expertise in structural, mechanical/piping, and/or electrical is preferred.
• 3+ years working with construction scopes of work, project budgets, and schedules.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships at all levels within the company and at client site around professionalism, trust, integrity, and collaboration.
• OSHA 10‑hour safety certification preferred.
• PMP certification or PE preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multi‑task and be highly organized for effective project planning and completion.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.

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