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Construction Manager
Vanderlande. Plan and manage construction activities from project mobilization through completion .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in construction management, including project planning, risk mitigation, and compliance with OSHA safety regulations. Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and managing subcontractors to ensure quality and timely project completion.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Construction ManagementOSHA ComplianceEngineering Drawing InterpretationSubcontractor ManagementProject Scheduling
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Hard Skills
Project PlanningRisk MitigationTechnical Documentation InterpretationInstallation Procedures GuidanceQuality Standards ComplianceProgress MonitoringMaterial CoordinationSafety InspectionsDefect CorrectionResource Allocation
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationTeam SupervisionProblem-SolvingStakeholder Coordination
Industry Keywords
Construction ActivitiesSite Safety ComplianceInstallation ActivitiesProject MilestonesDaily ReportsProgress LogsToolbox TalksPPE EnforcementHazard IdentificationMaterial Inventory
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Plan and manage construction activities from project mobilization through completion
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents
- Coordinate sequencing of installation activities
- Ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved
- Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Monitor project progress and adjust resources
- Lead and supervise site supervisors, subcontractors, and installation teams
- Assign work activities and allocate manpower
- Provide technical guidance on installation procedures
- Ensure OSHA and site-specific safety compliance
- Enforce PPE use and safe work practices
- Conduct site safety inspections and toolbox talks
- Identify hazards and implement corrective actions
- Ensure installation activities meet engineering specifications and quality standards
- Inspect completed work and coordinate defect corrections
- Monitor daily and weekly progress against schedules
- Coordinate with subcontractors to maintain production targets
- Track milestones and provide management updates
- Serve as the primary on-site contact for project stakeholders
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and clients
- Conduct project meetings and provide progress reports
- Coordinate material delivery, storage, allocation, and inventory
- Maintain project records, daily reports, progress logs, and issue tracking
- Prepare reports on progress, manpower, safety, and quality
- Document delays, risks, corrective actions, and key decisions
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management or related field
- Experience managing subcontractors and field installation activities
- Experience coordinating multiple trades on active construction sites
- Experience interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Must be able to travel up to 80-90% domestically or internationally
- Ability to talk and hear regularly
- Ability to lift materials up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to bend at the knees to inspect pallets or read packing lists
- Compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety regulations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual performance bonus program
- Full-time, exempt position
- Equal opportunity/affirmative action employment