Sr. Construction Manager

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 on-going maintenance services.

Vanderlande Industries brings more than 60 years of experience and know-how 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 self-performing 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 responsible and accountable 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 pre-construction planning activities including scheduling creation and phasing sequence, subcontractor selection process, and project staffing.
• Oversee and manage project execution at the project location.
• Coordinate construction shop drawings reviews, details, and approvals at least 8 weeks in advance of scheduled installation phase with the Engineering team.
• Complete constructability reviews throughout the design process. Align phasing of installation with area access, material availability, and access working with other trades.
• Lead for onsite daily construction coordination, required project documentation, and weekly progress meetings with Engineering and planning team)
• Support Procurement in the creation of scope of work packages for accurate and effective bid process negotiations and management.
• Assure subcontractors/vendors maintain schedule for their respective work against the project schedule to avoid delays and claims.
• Involvement in developing the start-up and commissioning plans. Manage and schedule the commissioning process.
• Oversee and manage the construction RFI process to maintain high quality and efficiency on the project site.
• Assist Engineering, Sales, Procurement, and Planning with resource load requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring change order submittal accuracy through verification of scope monetization, contract scope/terms compliancy, proper recording procedure, and the timeliness of submittals/responses.
• Foster and manage a strong HSE / EHS environment (Beyond Zero) between trades, client(s), design which adheres to project and OSHA safety requirements.
• Review and approve PPT, JHA, SIPP, SOR, Hot work permitting (safety field reporting).
• Construction Manager has overall accountability 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 expenses, timecards, OT approval and daily interaction with teams with Site Project Manager.
• Successfully lead project teams (Site Managers, Superintendents, Supervisors, Onsite engineering) through structured planning, process, delegation, and proactive communication to guarantee 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).
• 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 daily project site inspections.
• Must be highly effective with problem solving while coordinating with appropriate stakeholders and ensuring proper documentation.
• Responsible for submission of the as-built drawings to/from the field and engineering teams as its required through contractual and project phase completion terms.
• 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.
• Responsible for project reporting inclusive of:
  • Daily Log Reporting
  • 8 Week Look Ahead
  • Rela time progress & production tracking on site
  • Schedule Updates, record and mitigate delay impacts.
  • Quality/Backcheck Tracking/Logs
  • Site & Change Directive/Change Order Issuance/Logs in digital reporting tool
  • T&M Tracking/Logs
  • Material Inventory/Tracking through digital application
  • Safety Training, Reporting, and Recording
  • Punch List Management (internal and external) through digital application.
  • Meeting Agenda/Minutes recording and effectiveness. Assign
  • Responsible for real time Quality management reporting through digital application submittals and root cause solution support.
• Responsible for the creation and execution of:
  • Warehouse/Logistic Planning
  • Site Safety Plan, specific to GC and project scope
  • Quality Management Plan
  • Site Management Plan (phasing of installation)
  • Installation Work Plans
    • Tie In Plans

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Airport (BHS) experience required.
• 10+ years in Construction Management required.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership role on $80M+ projects
• Bachelor's degree in construction, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Oversight experience of mechanical and electrical subcontractor activities in an operational industrial facility performing renovations and build outs on existing structures.
• Ability to monitor and measure the activities of contractors and subcontractors performing craftwork, ensuring compliance with project quality, safety, and security requirements.
• Read and interpret engineering schematics and design prints.
• Active OSHA 30 certification
• Proficient in MS Office products, Auto CAD, NAVIS Works, Bluebeam, and Smartsheet.
• Able to procure all mandated security and access badging for project site access.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent skills in Customer Relations, Communication, and Negotiations
• Ability to support and train new international personnel.
• Excellent Time Management skills
• Proficient in deescalating a high stress situations
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, and steel installation drawings.
• 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.
• Project Management experience is a plus.