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Job Overview:

The Manager Construction requires an in-depth understanding of construction concepts, theories, and principles and basic knowledge of other related disciplines. The Manager of Construction must be able to apply an understanding of the industry to improve effectiveness, provide guidance, and influence processes and policies for the construction discipline as well as identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems that impact effectiveness. The Manager Construction impacts the level of service and the construction team’s ability to meet quality and timeliness objectives. Decisions made by the Manager Construction should be guided by policies, resource requirements, budgets, and the business plan.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project construction execution

• Responsible for formulating a competent construction execution plan

• Responsible for execution of the construction plan at the job site including all construction activities and changes to the plan as required and to meet schedule and cost goals of the project

• Responsible for safety, quality, client interface, construction operations, cost, and schedule, which includes the major risk component – labor productivity

• Should clearly understand contract requirements

• Take the lead as front-line business manager

• Actively participate in the development of a construction HSSE culture that makes safety and environmental awareness a natural part of the job

• Implement the Mobilization Checklist and Mobilization Schedule and ensure timely completion of required activities by all responsible parties

• Provide constructability input during design

• Develop a construction organizational plan commensurate with the requirements of the Project

• Document and sell the Project Execution Plan to Management

• Visit sites for pending projects and evaluate site conditions and extraordinary requirements

• Ensure each direct report has a full understanding of the Project Execution Plan and other information pertinent to construction execution, and lead the team to deliver a successful project

• Accountable for the functional direction, coordination, and performance of all on-site construction operations and support departments including field management, quality, safety, material management, procurement, construction engineering, human resources, business services, industrial relations, and facility turnover

• Maintain plan alignment by continuously assessing the evolving project and updating the Plan, and communicating and reinforcing construction requirements within the project team

• Coordinate and interface with others as required to execute the construction plan and assure that labor, equipment, and materials are available to support the construction effort

• Assure that construction work is performed within the budget and schedule constraints of the project

• Assure the accuracy of field estimates and schedules

• Resolve problems

• Assure construction procedures are implemented

• Control change/scope creep, ensuring that all scope changes are quickly and properly documented, and that change orders are approved prior to the performance of work

• Review the contractual commitments of contractors including cost, quality, and schedule, and verify their field activities

• Monitor and control cost, schedule, progress, and productivity including analyzing deviations and taking action to correct negative trends

• Analyze site business interruption risks

• Advise management of developments that could affect project profit, schedule, costs, client relations, and interdepartmental or inter-divisional relations

• Provide the approval and implementation of the Construction Quality Management Plan

• Develop the project schedule with the project team

• Approve and release to the appropriate personnel, change orders resulting from requests for extra work by the client or in-house requests, whenever such work is not included in the original contracted budget and scope of work

• Maintain a chronological record of the project history by having the minutes of meetings and telephone conversations written

• Confirm in writing all significant instructions given to the project team or received from the Client

• Manage weekly project status and safety meetings

• Develop an atmosphere of open and honest communication between MDR and Owner, with the goal of excellence in customer relationships

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent on-the-job experience

• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in industrial construction projects with knowledge of Construction Planning

• Knowledge of AWP as a project management methodology and familiarity with all phases of a project lifecycle

• Strong communication and presentation skills, ability to convey complex concepts in a clear manner

• Experience in leadership positions and ability to influence others at a professional level

• Advanced knowledge of MDR construction planning procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management, and timekeeping systems

• Prior experience on an MDR construction site, involved with work planning activities including a high level of knowledge and experience with the implementation of detailed work planning processes and procedures

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