Construction Manager

Description

Job Summary

As a Construction Manager at ALTIVIA, you’ll oversee and coordinate multiple high-profile projects, ensuring they’re completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role offers a dynamic, hands-on opportunity to collaborate with talented teams of contractors, engineers, architects, and clients to shape the future of our facilities. You’ll play a crucial role in the entire lifecycle of each project, from initial planning through successful completion, all while fostering safety, innovation, and excellence on every site. If you’re a strategic problem-solver with a passion for construction, this is the place to bring your leadership and expertise!

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, contracts, and oversees specialized contractors (e.g., painting, plumbing).
• Supervises contractors and subcontractors to ensure all work aligns with quality standards and project specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively participates in all aspects of construction, including project meetings and planning discussions.
• Proactively brings together the project team to address issues and facilitate seamless communication.
• Drives achievement of key project milestones, proactively resolving delays and project impediments.
• Leads initial project planning, working with clients, architects, and engineers to outline job scope, resources, and materials.
• Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and allocates time to meet each deadline.
• Prepares and submits budget estimates, providing regular updates to clients on budget status.
• Ensures projects remain on budget; makes adjustments as needed when issues arise.
• Plans and oversees construction activities, ensuring safety standards and codes are followed.
• Manages contract negotiations, revisions, and compliance.
• Collaborates with clients, contractors, and design professionals to resolve work procedure or construction issues.
• Leads responses to project delays, weather challenges, and emergencies on-site.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant experience in construction management may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience & Skills:
  • Required:
    • At least 5 years of experience in construction management, including cost management, contracts, construction plans, and project specifications.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Excel, Word).
    • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and maintain meticulous work standards.
  • Preferred:
    • Experience with capital projects in the chemicals or petrochemicals industry.
    • Familiarity with ERP and construction management software (e.g., SAP, Chempax, Concur).
    • Proven leadership on complex construction projects or in managing large teams.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to navigate job sites in various weather conditions (including walking, climbing, reaching, and bending).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to travel and be on-call for project needs.
• Exposure to construction site hazards.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

ALTIVIA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Notice to External Recruiters

At this time, we are limiting new agency partnerships. Any agency interested in partnering with ALTIVIA must go through the Talent Acquisition/Human Resources team for approval and engagement. Agency engagement can only be approved by Talent Acquisition/Human Resources, and any unsolicited outreach or resume submissions without prior engagement or a signed contract will not require ALTIVIA to pay a fee.