At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced construction professional with experience in Construction Management (Agency or CM@Risk), a background in K-12 school, higher education, aviation and municipal projects is preferred. Construction Manager is responsible for the day to day onsite management of multiple small scale projects or a single large scale project. Opportunities exist throughout New York State, with emphasis in Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, and Southern Tier of NY. This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation, excellent employee benefits and a great work environment. Regional non-overnight travel is estimated at 25%. 

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of site activities for projects up to $50 million.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of C&S’s onsite project team.
• Examines construction documentation including drawings, schedules, and scopes to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Follows established standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Plan, schedule and administer project meetings with client, subcontractors, vendors and field personnel.
• Coordinate activities between contractors onsite, resolve contractor coordination disputes
• Review installation of contractors work for conformance with drawings and specifications
• Maintain an accurate project record, including a daily log of all project related activities and communications.
• Review payment applications for acceptance of completed work
• Review change orders for validation of additional scope
• Work with design team to resolve contractor’s questions or field conditions
• Maintain an updated set of drawings and specifications
• Prepare weekly written project status reports.
• Develop, monitor and track project deficiencies, including punch lists
• Develop project schedules and short interval schedules
• Assist in the management of the project budget
• Assist in the completion of pre-construction activities such as project phasing, scheduling, cost estimating, etc.
• The ability to prepare reports for upper management regarding status of the project, contract documents and construction services
• Utilize safe work practices in accordance with federal, state, local, and company standards.
• Communicate incidents, accidents, near misses, potential hazards, and unsafe working conditions to a supervisor or the Health and Safety Department as soon as identified.

Skills/Education/Experience

• Minimum 10 years related experience, Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred. Field experience can be substituted for formal education. 
• CCM and/or PMP Certification a plus.
• Working knowledge of construction management procedures with field experience.
• Knowledge of document control; experience with Procore or similar software required.
• Experience with construction scheduling software (i.e. Primavera P6 /Microsoft Project).
• Competent computer skills including full use of Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Project, Project Management and Project Financial software platforms
• Must have above average communication skills and the ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documentation. Must be able to clearly and concisely develop project related correspondence including technical content.
• Ability to meet / present with Owner’s and represent the interest of C&S.

Estimated Compensation Range: $$83,200 - $99,840/year*

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 500 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.