IMPORTANT NOTE: this position will be located at our Wadsworth, Ohio office but may require on-site work at one of our project sites throughout the continental United States (25% up to 100% travel). Work location is project-dependent.
As an Entry Level Associate Construction Manager, this candidate will be responsible for assisting the Construction Manager with the overall construction of a project.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Particular responsibilities may vary from project to project; however, they essentially include:
-Responsible for the assistance and coordination with the Construction Manager of the overall field operations of a project from the standpoint of scheduling, daily reports, quality control reports, conformance to drawings, specifications, and communication with the subcontractors, if required.
-Ability to utilize value judgment and communicate closely with the Construction Manager.
-Observes construction to ensure contractor work is correct, safe, meets quality control measures and the intent of the design and/or shop drawings.
-Writes Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports for review with the Construction Manager which becomes record document.
-Takes progress photographs of construction events and labels and identifies each photograph.
-Assist Construction Manager with Monthly Progress Reports.
-Ensures that contractors are using the latest design drawing revision for construction.
Accountability
-Provide accurate information in the Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports.
-Monitoring construction schedule with/for the Construction Manager.
-Maintain responsive, smooth relations with parallel operation within The Perry Group.
-Understand The Perry Group Quality Policy Statement.
-Follow the Quality Systems Work Instructions.
Minimum Qualifications
The Associate Construction Manager shall have the following:
-Bachelor’s degree or,
-One (1) or more years of relevant experience with an Associate degree or,
-Three (3) or more years of relevant experience with a high school diploma or equivalent.
The Bachelor’s or Associate degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or similar technical field.
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary to Perform Essential Job Functions:
-Strong computer aptitude to include basic knowledge of Microsoft Office & Excel with preferred knowledge in Microsoft.
-Strong organizational and communication skills.
-Team player attitude.
-Understanding of building materials and construction methods; knowledge of procedures for construction and ability to read and understand construction documents.
-Ability to make independent decisions.
-Cost conscious.
-Passionate.
-Work overtime as required.
Preferred Qualifications
ability and desire to travel, as this position could be located at one of our project sites throughout the continental United States (25% up to 100% travel). Work location is project-dependent.
-industrial / heavy commercial markets (power, petrochemical, rubber)
-OSHA certification (10, 30, etc.)
Boston, MA
CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides consulting, design, and program and construction management solutions in water, energy, transportation, energy and facilities projects for government and private clients. The employee-owned company is currently ranked 22nd on Engineering News-Record's 2015 Top 500 Design Firms list and 13th on their 2015 Top 200 Environmental Firms list.