Summary
DPS is looking to add a MEP Construction Manager to our team. The Construction Manager is responsible for all on site construction activities, with the project manager’s assistance, on projects ranging from $100k-$20M . Construction managers have site staff reporting to them and will need to lead and manage teams. Responsibilities include contractor management, labor management, safety oversite, client management, procurement assistance, and estimating assistance. This role will be onsite in Cleveland, MS.

Key Responsibilities

• Complies with legal requirements, safety and building codes.
• Maintains site records: daily filed reports, RFI’s, observations.
• Writes and reviews comprehensive scope of work.
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists on submittals.
• Assigns, schedules, and coordinates subcontractor activities.
• Leads all construction meetings (owner’s, contractor’s, pull plans, schedules, design reviews).
• Effectively manages and communicates change and controls costs.
• Interfaces at a high level with clients and possesses strong negotiation skills.
• Manages DPS staff on construction sites and mentors senior superintendents.
• Ability to travel as needed to off-site locations.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours.

Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong MEP Background preferred
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification, CSL License
• Excellent verbal, written and communications skills
• Manage Superintendents and other trade foreman.
• Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
• Strongly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative.
• This position will work in an office, production lab environment, or construction site.
• Life Sciences Facility Experience a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam

The Company
DPS Group is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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