Construction Manager

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for oversight and technical support as it relates to major maintenance and/or capital improvements to existing facilities; and engineering management for the design and construction of new facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ongoing assessment of CWT facilities (primarily manufacturing/warehousing) from an infrastructure and operation perspective
• Development of a working plan to address short term and long-term service necessary to maintain appropriate operational capability at each CWT site/facility. Plan shall include but not be limited to cost estimate, basic scope description, timing, duration, required resources, and funding requirements.
• Development and maintenance of a database for each site/facility that captures relevant information
• Tracking and documentation of active and completed projects specific to site/facility
• Lead effort to prepare funding requests associated with major projects identified in working plan
• Lead/manage projects in working plan following standard PM protocol established by Engineering Dept. This shall include: project schedule, budget tracking, coordination meetings, communications, documentation, close-out, etc.
• Provide Technical and functional expertise to other engineers when projects involve facility improvements or modifications
• Establish support team of CWT site and project specific personnel when warranted.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Computer proficiency including MS Office Suite
• SAP knowledge and usage
• Regulatory awareness and basic understanding (EPA, OSHA, NPDES, etc.)
• Building Codes as well as local and county requirements
• Building systems including HVAC, security, electrical, communications (IT), plumbing and piping
• Fire Systems including FM Global and NFPA requirements
• Autodesk AutoCAD skills preferred
• Project and Construction Management expertise
• Manufacturing and Construction Safety & Environmental Health best practices and understanding/awareness of the requirements for projects

Essential Full Performance Skills:

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to quickly diagnose problems and determine best course of action to correct
• Willingness to train others and interact with others
• Ability to prioritize and effectively address overall workload to meet customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated ability to follow up and see projects through to completion
• Negotiating skills
• Analyzes situations to determine if work should be outsourced or insourced to meet schedule, performance and costs