Construction Manager Jobs in Merced, CA (NOW HIRING)

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Why Choose RLW?
Are you passionate about winning - not just individually, but as part of an unstoppable team? At Ralph L. Wadsworth, we're building something great, and we want YOU to be part of it! Our team is driven by a shared mission to succeed together and create lasting impact in the communities we serve. At RLW, we foster a fun, collaborative, and "can-do" culture where your contributions are recognized, celebrated, and empowered. If you're ready to join a company that values teamwork and invests in your growth, come build the future with us!
What RLW Can Offer You:
• Competitive Pay - We believe in rewarding hard work!
• Vacation & Holiday Pay - Enjoy well-deserved time off.
• 401k with 5% Matching - Secure your future with us.
• ESPP Stock Purchase Plan - 15% Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your career development.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Health, Vision, Dental coverage to keep you and your family covered.
• Endless Growth & Advancement Opportunities - With RLW, the sky's the limit for your career.
At RLW, our Team Members are our greatest strength. If you're ready to grow, win, and have fun, we want to hear from you!
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the construction of heavy civil projects valued between $15 million to $300 million. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and project management skills, and a proven track record of safety delivering high quality projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate must be able to work synergistically with the project team to foster successful outcomes. The ideal candidate will have construction expertise in heavy highway, mission critical and underground utility projects. This role may require extended travel based on project needs.
Position Description
Essential Responsibilities:
• Upholds and enforces corporate policies, procedures, and practices.
• Establishes project specific strategic prioritization, objectives, schedules, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
• Monitors and controls construction operations through direction of field supervision, craftspeople and trade partners to ensure project is built safely, with high quality, on schedule, and within budget.
• Reads and understands global project schedules created using critical path method (CPM).
• Actively participates in the development of the baseline project schedule and subsequent schedule updates.
• Provides routine schedule progress updates, as required, to maintain an accurate project schedule.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to reduce schedule risk and improve execution.
• Inspects in-progress work to ensure that workmanship conforms to contract requirements and adherence to construction schedules.
• Collaborates with and directs field personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work, interpreting plans and specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent schedule delays.
• Monitors daily, weekly, and monthly project productivity and cost. Proactively seeks opportunities to mitigate risk and improve execution.
• Completes regular performance and development reviews for employees under their direction in a complete and timely manner.
• Provides training and support for team members to enhance their skills.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration internal and external to our organization.
• Fosters a positive work environment and encourages teamwork.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in heavy civil/highway construction and underground utilities.
• At least 7 years of experience with mass excavation and earthmoving
• Strong ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents.
• Strong mathematical skills (fractions, percentages, basic algebra, concrete volume calculations).
• Experience handling customer inquiries and complaints.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language
• Ability to work well under pressure while meeting stringent, and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.