• Construction Manager - E&CConstruction Manager…

    US Tech Solutions (Hobbs, NM)


    Duration: 12+ months contract with potential extends or Convert

    Job Description:

    + The construction manager is responsible for the project’s success from a field level.

    + CM’s spend more time at their computer then in the field they are the quarterback of the project in the field.

    + They are the bridge between the field and the Project Manager.

    + 70% office and 30% field on average in this position.

    Responsibilities:

    Preconstruction

    + Know your contract documents (READ THEM)

    + Know the contractor SAFETY PLAN (READ IT)

    + This document is how we manage the contractor for safety

    + If something seems to be missing or not correct work with Safety to fix

    Kickoff Meeting

    + Let the contractor know the expectations for the job

    + Site Specific Orientation (contractor should host this and should attend)

    + You should read and know the permits, road use agreements, crossing agreements,

    + SWPPP, haul routes, drawings, material, schedule, QA/QC, Submittals to engineering for review

    + Set expectations, lead, and train the team

    + Site Safety Orientation

    + Site Specific Safety Plan (Read it)

    + Fill out Safety Assessments / CIL’s (unifier)

    + Reporting (collect your own data, do not Rely on Contractor for information)

    + Documentation (include in Weekly report to CM)

    + QA/QC (Unifier)

    + Site Photo’s

    Construction

    + Develop a good relationship with the contractor (if possible)

    + Be engaged in the project

    + Safety (keep them safe)

    + Quality Project (know the specs and drawings) (rework increases Safety Risk)

    + Know the schedule (C1 and Contractor P-6)

    + Track progress, Approve the CSU (project Tracking Spread sheet needs to be accurate)

    + Monitor the environmental constraints before/during work activities (SWPPP)

    + Stay involved in outage/ crossing coordination (don’t leave it up to the contractor only)

    + Contractor are both responsible for the success of the project, to have zero injuries and meet the schedule with a quality product

    Reporting

    + Needs to collect their own data (do not rely on contractor information, this can be misleading)

    + Reports must be 100% accurate as this information is shared up the management chain all the way to the executive VP

    + Manage the team to help gather all the information need to report accurately.

    + The data that is being gather may need to be used in change order disputes

    + If the documentation is not accurate or missing, company will be paying the BILL

    + Communication with PM important (when help is needed, they need to know the background story to help)

    + Reports/ Trackers are due on Fridays by End of Day 5pm project time

    + Managing Addition Resources

    Environmental

    + Utilize the environmental team

    + 3rd party audits of contractor

    + Resource for information and questions

    + Use to keep the contractor honest environmentally.

    + Environmentalist’s do not run the job or crews, any communication between Environmentalist and the contractor should not happen directly.

    + This should be directed through the CM.

    + ISC / expeditor

    + Material manager

    + Helps manage the delivery schedule of material

    + Can find missing material / work with vendors to improve

    Experience:

    + Utilize their knowledge to solve problems.

    + There are SME’s for each discipline Civil, Structural, Construction, Electrical, and Etc.

    + Utilize their knowledge of safety / great resource.

    + Utilize to improve safety through conversations and CIL’s, if contractor will not abide by safety rules (get them involved)

    Skills:

    + Utilize land agents for planning, difficult landowners, information about landowners and land agreements

    + Land agents do not run the job or crews, any communication between land agent and the contractor should not happen directly. This should be directed through the CM.

    + These are the minimum expectations of a construction manager.

    + The Construction Manager may have additional tasks to perform

    Education:

    + Bachelor’s Degree

    About US Tech Solutions:

    US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com (http://www.ustechsolutionsinc.com) .

     

    US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.