Construction Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee new construction and installation projects, ensuring adherence to budget and timelines.

• Manage the coordination and alignment of construction and installation initiatives with overall project objectives.

• Supervise contractors and vendors to uphold quality standards during groundwork processes.

• Collaborate with project management, engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams on estimates, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.

• Conduct site visits for bid walks, preconstruction assessments, in-progress evaluations, installation and commissioning, punch walks, and project closeouts.

• Participate in status, coordination, and “Project with Issues” meetings.

• Execute and document quality assurance and safety inspections.

• Maintain and revise statements of work and preconstruction documentation as necessary.

• Build and nurture relationships with dependable contractors and vendors.

• Address delays, emergencies, and other disruptions affecting project timelines.

• Act as the primary point of contact for project management, contractors, and external vendors.

• Communicate, monitor, and manage onsite change orders effectively.

• Track project scope, scheduling, costs, budgetary goals, and constraints.

• Request and obtain pricing for external bids related to active customer orders and quotations.

• Assist in maintaining supplier and contractor rosters, best practices, policies, and procedures.

• Serve as the customer liaison and help identify root causes and lessons learned from projects with issues.

• Maintain weekly communications with production, engineering, and sales teams.

• Troubleshoot issues, make independent decisions, and document safety concerns as they arise.

• Ensure compliance with ISO objectives, policies, procedures, legal regulations, building codes, and safety protocols.

• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments to enhance project outcomes.

• Engage in hands-on work at company projects and job sites, including climbing ladders, crawling under structures, and operating in challenging conditions.

• Address customer inquiries and enhance technical knowledge as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial technology, engineering, or equivalent experience is required.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in managing new construction and equipment installation projects.

• Familiarity with construction methods and technologies is essential.

• Knowledge of metalworking, fabrication, power transmissions, mechanical equipment, electrical controls, and/or programming is advantageous.

• Understanding of business P&L practices and responsibilities is necessary.

• Proficiency in blueprint reading, including AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks, or similar software tools.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication capabilities are crucial.

• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are required.

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are necessary.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.

• Willingness and ability to travel 70% to 80% of the time is required.

• A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are mandatory.

• A background check will be conducted during the hiring process.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the MS Office Suite is required.

• Bilingual skills are a plus.

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification is an asset.

• Professional certifications such as CCM, AC, or CPC are advantageous.

• Willingness and physical capability to work on equipment and in demanding job site conditions are essential.

• Ability to comprehend basic business concepts and effectively respond to customer requests is important.

• Openness to working within established policies and procedures while expanding technical knowledge is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance options.

• Vision insurance plans.

• Paid time off for employees.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Tuition reimbursement for educational advancement.

• Annual profit-sharing incentive bonus payments.

• Health and well-being programs to support employees.

• Financial planning tools available.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Paid time off policies.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.