Smyth Industries - Construction Manager

Construction, Mining & Trades Engineering and Architecture Manufacturing

This job requires U.S. work authorization.

This position allows all levels of experience.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a bright future. It takes an exceptional team of Construction Managers working behind the scenes to help solve complex problems and build capacity for the future.

Smyth Industries Engineering Division is currently searching for an individual with Water Infrastructure Industry experience as a Construction Manager to help enhance our current team. We provide full-service electrical, civil, manufacturing, engineering and general contracting services for the water and reclamation industry.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance, and Monday‑Thursday (4 days/10‑hour days).

• Provides day to day management on a variety of construction projects simultaneously, from conception through completion, which involves developing and updating project schedules, monitoring project progress and budget, preparing, and maintaining project files, monitoring quality of projects, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provides effective and timely project communication, both orally and in writing, and ability to represent the company in meetings and presentations to municipal and private industry clients, other governmental agencies, utilities, and the public.
• Exhibits the ability to negotiate and resolve conflicts in a fair and timely manner.
• Leads the project team to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Oversees the technical work products of staff and field engineers and others performing technical tasks to support water/reclamation projects.
• Coordinates with client and project team to develop project proposals/work plans and budgets, including assigning tasks to internal team, tracking required responses, and performing follow‑up.
• Coordinates with customer, client, and project team to develop comprehensive plan for construction project start‑up and successful kick‑off.
• Coordinates in a timely manner with clients, sub‑contractors, vendors, and suppliers to deliver projects, utilizing internal project tools and processes for tracking and follow‑up activities.
• Coordinates efforts with project owner and other parts of the organization as required to meet project schedule.
• Confirms adherence to construction specifications and safety standards by monitoring project progress, reviewing construction and fabrication projects for quality and conformance to plans and specifications, and verifying calculations and placements.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, corporate management, inspectors, etc., providing client service to develop long‑term partnerships with client base and other stakeholders.
• Exhibits technical knowledge and experience in the principles and practices of construction related to water and reclamation project construction.
• Works with the Engineering team to investigate and resolve problems with existing designs.

• Participates in professional and technical training opportunities for staff, including developing and presenting training in areas of expertise.
• Supports professional and technical development of team members through annual reviews, goal setting, and regular meetings with direct reports and others in the department.
• Provides ongoing day‑to‑day feedback and coaching of direct reports to support their work efforts and communication throughout the company.
• Leads counseling and development conversations with direct reports as required for performance issues.
• Provides administrative functions related to direct reports, including time and expense, PTO, attendance, etc.

• Participates in construction/engineering‑related marketing and business development efforts, including:
  • networking at industry events
  • developing and managing client relationships
  • developing individual pursuit strategies
  • lead preparation of responses to…