**Construction Manager**

Position Description: POSITION SUMMARY
The Construction Manager is responsible for coordination of the construction on the project. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions and is responsible for the performance and safety of all crew members on their projects. By educating and leading by example all team members on safety procedures, managing the quality of all work performed, and by making recommendations for improvements, you will ensure that projects stay within budget and work is delivered on time.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Ensures adherence to and demonstrates a sound understanding of safety best practices and regulations
Supervises and mentors all supervisors; monitors their activities and provides leadership
Ensures teams work together to deliver quality work to strict deadlines
Supports the recruitment and hiring process for team members/crews on their project
Provides leadership and guidance to develop their team members skills and abilities
Writes up reports, dailies, project plans, and presents them to relevant stakeholders
Reconciles work production tasks as they relate to invoicing
Positively motivates crew, especially when fighting the elements or behind on projects
Ensures quality assurance inspections occur during and after completion of work to ensure compliance to customer specific requirements
Manages and coordinates all on-site construction activities for compliance with the project schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with contract requirements
Directs field staff in the daily, weekly planning process
Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends, revenue estimates, and actuals) to the Project Manager
Strong communication skills when carrying out client facing tasks
Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements
Directs and approves the development and implementation of schedule recovery plans as required
Supports weekly staff, subcontractor, safety meetings; can conduct as needed.
Has general knowledge of all disciplines of construction
Resolves safety and quality issues with the safety and quality managers
Responsible for discipline and performance evaluations of their reports
Other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to lead field teams
Critical thinking skills
Conflict resolution skills
Good analytical skills with the ability to plan, predict, investigate, and find solutions
Strong work ethic, leads by example, and does what it takes to get the job done
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and with various other construction and financial software programs
Excellent at relationship building
Ability to communicate with clarity at the frequencies required by management and customers
Ability to travel to multiple sites as required
Work independently with minimal supervision
Read and understand construction maps, drawings, and diagrams
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Five plus years as a construction supervisor in a capacity similar to current requirements
Fiber construction background (aerial, splicing, underground, etc.)
Valid drivers license and excellent driving record
Must be able to pass a DOT physical
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check
High School Diploma or GED
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
Undergraduate degree
CDL License