Senior Construction Manager

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Job Description

Overview

Vanderlande Industries is a leading global supplier of turnkey material handling systems for the airport baggage handling market the distribution center market and the parcel services market. We are an Original Equipment Manufacturer and System Integrator of all our material handling solutions. Vanderlande offers design engineering installation management and ongoing maintenance services.

Vanderlande Industries brings more than 60 years of experience and knowhow to the industry and ranks as one of largest material handling suppliers in the world. Our North America headquarters is in Marietta GA and executes projects in the US Canada and Mexico.

Construction Manager Job Summary

The Construction Manager will manage the daily operations of selfperforming and subcontracted installation staff while they are engaged in the construction installation testing and commissioning of all project related systems. The Construction Manager will be the main point of contact for all construction related activities and will assist the Project Manager who has ultimate responsibility for the project. The Construction Manager must possess the abilities to perform the key responsibilities listed below.

Key Responsibilities

• Involvement with project development and preconstruction planning activities including scheduling estimating and staffing.

• Coordinate construction shop drawing reviews and approvals.

• Complete constructability reviews throughout the design process.

• Lead construction coordination and documentation (preconstruction conference & monthly progress meetings).

• Involvement in the development of scope of work packages and working with subcontractors and vendors for proposals.

• Work with the subcontractors/vendors to develop and maintain schedule for their respective work.

• Involvement in developing the startup and commissioning plans. Manage and schedule the commissioning process.

• Coordinate construction RFI process.

• Assists the engineers with quantity take offs and perform additional construction services duties as required.

• Implement scope schedule and budget for the installation conversion or demolition project. (Be it Base Build Sustaining Tool Install etc.)

• Foster and manage a strong HSE / EHS environment (Beyond Zero) between trades client(s) design which adheres to project and OSHA safety requirements.

• Review of RFP preconstruction activities scope review Trade partner alignment (reaching out to trade disciplines for work specific tasks).

• Develop schedule and coordinate trades to execute minor repairs and projects.

• Supervise the construction of process mechanical electrical I&C LSS architectural and structural scope CSA/MEP disciplines)

• Work with the subcontractors/vendors to prepare/review change orders.

• Manager has overall responsibility for project technical contractual budget and schedule activities within the construction and across multiple disciplines

• Ensuring project deliverables are established executed and closed.

• Lead and manage the construction project team through site mobilization execution and demobilization activities.

• Review all cost associated with projects. COs POs ECOs etc

• Review and approve PPT JHA SIPP SOR Hot work permitting (safety field reporting).

• Review expenses timecards OT approval and daily interaction with teams with Site Project Manager.

• Lead teams by motivation and direction typically through multiple site superintendents construction managers and functional managers by driving a successful project delivery process.

• Chair and drive daily and weekly trade meetings support pull planning sessions both internally and with general and or subcontractors

• Depending on project needs expected to run projects as both a Construction Manager and a Construction Coordinator (spending a large % of your time in the field).

• Interface with factory engineers and managers of operations to coordinate construction within live facilities without impact to production (ITP prevention).

• Manage the daily activities of a client and contractor workforce of managers engineers designers and trades to meet or exceed all schedules for project deliverables.

• Conduct periodic project site inspections.

• Review pay estimates from contractors.

• Solve problems in a timely manner while coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.

• Coordinate asbuilt drawings with the field and engineering teams.

• Interface between engineering and construction operations for resolution of technical issues related to all disciplines.

• Lead quality control efforts throughout the duration of the project.

• Complete the scope of work to the satisfaction of the client while simultaneously ensuring that HSE quality financial risk management; business and policy expectations are met.

• Ability to manage selfperform installations with mechanical electrical and steel erection scope.

• Responsible for project reporting inclusive of:

  • Daily Log Reporting

  • 3 Week Look Ahead

  • Progress & Production Tracking

  • Schedule Updates

  • Quality/Backcheck Tracking/Logs

  • Site & Change Directive Issuance/Logs

  • T&M Tracking/Logs

  • Material Inventory/Tracking

  • Safety Training & Reporting

  • Punch List Management

  • Meeting Agenda/Minutes

  • Omni tracker Creation

  • All pertinent project logs

• Responsible for the creation of Plans inclusive of:

  • Warehouse/Logistic Planning

  • Site Safety Plan

  • Quality Plan

  • Site Management Plan

  • Installation Work Plans: Step Plans PreActivity Plans Tie In Plans

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Engineering or equivalent experience.

• 10 years of Construction Management experience required.

• Oversight experience of mechanical and electrical subcontractor activities in an operational industrial facility performing renovations and build outs on existing structures.

• Ability to monitor the activities of contractors and subcontractors performing craftwork ensuring compliance with project quality safety and security requirements.

• OSHA 30

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office products Auto CAD NAVIS Works Bluebeam Extreme Procore Smartsheet as well as Autodesk (optional).

• Able to read and interpret engineering schematics and design prints

• Ability to read and understand mechanical electrical and steel installation drawings

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in presentation and communication to customer contractor and management audience.

• Proven working knowledge of construction scheduling primavera (P6) experience a plus

• Ability to lead/run meetings

• Proven business development experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in planning assessing and modifying resource requirements including work resource schedules and material delivery.

• Proficiency in specification development and subcontract agreements.