Build a Career with Waldron Engineering & Construction

Position Title: Construction Manager

Waldron is seeking a Construction Manager with minimum 10-15 years of experience in the construction industry. Primary job duties are to execute a medium-to-large sized construction project or multiple small projects. The successful candidate will primarily be assigned to Waldron’s project sites. Experience working as a construction project manager or construction manager is required. Industrial, power, and process construction experience is a plus.

Waldron Engineering & Construction, Inc. is a multi-discipline consulting engineering and construction management firm specializing in the design, construction, commissioning, and performance testing of power generation, energy resiliency, combined heat and power, renewable energy, and central heating and chilling facilities. Waldron prides itself on being a leader in advancing new and emerging energy production technologies and developing ways to bring them to commercial realization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide overall administrative and technical direction for medium-to-large size construction projects from inception to completion. May direct several small projects.
• Lead and oversee total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, schedule, and to high quality standards. Includes interfacing with client representatives, A/E representatives, union officials, subcontractors, building officials, etc.
• Develop and maintain project schedules for assigned projects—manage projects in support of the master schedule.
• Develop project budgets, cash flow plans, forecasts, and perform project cost tracking.
• Develop and execute project work plans and communicate with all stakeholders.
• Develop and execute project specific QA/QC plans.
• Develop project specific safety plans. Ensure that the project safety program is maintained for a safe and healthy work environment.
• Plan, coordinate and/or supervise activities of all company personnel on assigned project(s).
• Deliver complete written bid packages for multiple trades for assigned projects of small to medium size either directly or through subordinates.
• Prepare complete estimates in support of bid packages for assigned project(s) of varying size and complexity either directly or through subordinate personnel.
• Responsible for bid phase of all assigned projects resulting in complete, accurate subcontractor and vendor scope and costs.
• Develop subcontractor contracts and vendor purchase orders.
• Responsible for change management process with owners, clients, and subcontractors.
• Assist in staffing projects, perform interviews, and work with HR for onboarding and necessary training. Authorize/approve all project personnel transactions (hiring, transfers, wages, etc.).
• Ensure all company, client and project policies, procedures, standards, etc., are adhered to. Interpret policies as required.
• Provide direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Foster strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and team members. Ensure both internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Maintain high professional and construction ethics.
• Communicate complex technical issues and make recommendations to Project Manager.
• Thorough understanding of all federal, state, and local regulations as applicable to specific projects.
• Understand company policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision and technical support to all subordinates
• Maintain up to date current training requirements.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train and mentor subordinate employees. Ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Perform performance appraisals of direct reports and make recommendations to senior management on personnel actions.
• Continually look for opportunities to improve processes and procedures.
• Maintain all necessary licensing requirements.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction and with minimal supervision.
• BS in Engineering discipline or Construction Management or equivalent combinations of training and related experience.
• 10 - 15 years supervisory or equivalent experience in construction.
• Contractor’s license or ability to obtain one, when required by a jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of multiple trade construction means and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of construction project contract delivery methods.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Prompt and accurate judgement.
• Solution oriented, strong conflict resolution skills, and negotiation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods).
• Excellent communication, organization, supervisory, interpersonal, and planning skills.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. P6 scheduling software experience a plus.
• Strong written communication skills and proficiency with job applicable software.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED:

• BS in Engineering discipline or Construction Management or equivalent combinations of training and related experience.
• 10 - 15 years supervisory or equivalent experience in construction.
• Contractor’s license or ability to obtain one, when required by a jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of multiple trade construction means and methods.
• Thorough knowledge of construction project contract delivery methods.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Prompt and accurate judgement.
• Solution oriented, strong conflict resolution skills, and negotiation skills.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods).
• Excellent communication, organization, supervisory, interpersonal, and planning skills.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations & recommend corrective measures.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. P6 scheduling software experience a plus.
• Strong written communication skills and proficiency with job applicable software.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The position will provide regular opportunities for overnight travel, and it may offer extended stay durations and/or long-term residency options.
• Projects are typically industrial in nature and may require work inside power plants, food processing areas, manufacturing areas, outdoors, etc.
• Some climbing, bending, and standing for long periods of time.
• Some lifting up to 50 lbs.