Traveling Construction Manager; Industrial Construction

Traveling Construction Manager (Industrial Construction)

Job Summary

Construction Managers are Dennis Group’s project site supervisors that oversee the daily operations of the construction activities, including coordination of sub‑contractors, site safety programs, project schedule, and project budget. Our projects design and build food and beverage process facilities (industrial / MEP projects), requiring coordination with multiple engineering groups and designers/architects. The construction manager is a skilled communicator, able to interact with all levels of personnel, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and possess strong technical skills to function proficiently with multiple software programs.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily supervision of construction activities including coordination of subcontractors and site safety programs
• Oversight/supervision of any assigned field engineers or Jr Construction Managers
• Works autonomously on overseeing medium‑sized projects
• Work with project management on the developing and updating project scope, budget, and schedule
• Project accounting, budgeting, and cost management
• Other tasks as assigned
• Establishing and maintaining site safety procedures with our safety team
• Overseeing process, mechanical and utility equipment installations
• Permitting, code and regulatory administration and approval
• Change order and general construction administration
• Coordination of field engineering
• Inspection coordination
• Managing third‑party testing, inspection, and relationships
• Researching construction management best practices
• This role is client facing and you will need to work collaboratively with owners, subs, building officials, and our A/E team
• Preparing and administering third‑party agreements
• Jobsite walk / audits to ensure project is progressing and subcontractors are following plans per the schedule
• Procuring project services and equipment (rentals, PPE, etc.)
• Managing project punch‑list inspection
• Promoting continuous and productive communication between project participants including internal and external clients and partners
• Support and coordinate facility start‑up
• Preparing and maintaining project reports and logs
• Work with subcontractors to ensure schedule compliance and determine alternative resources or options
• Review and maintain submittals, RFIs, change orders
• Work with Project Controllers and Project Manager in responsibilities involving supplier invoices and client billing
• Perform engineering calculations
• Preparing permit applications
• Assist in preparing work plans and work packages
• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews
• Coordinating project close‑out activities
• Safety responsibilities in different varieties and capabilities
• Supporting talent growth within our organization
• Provide coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group when directed by supervisor

• A bachelor’s degree in construction science, building science, construction engineering or a related field is strongly preferred
• 4‑7 years of Design‑build experience over industrial projects (strongly preferred)
• 4‑7 years of overseeing subcontractors and driving the project schedule
• 4‑7 years of client interaction experience – strong technical, organizational, managerial, and communication skills
• 4‑7 years of progressively responsible job site experience working on industrial building projects
• Fundamental understanding of all phases of construction and an ability to read and interpret construction documents, schedules, and budgets
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is a plus
• Meet Travel requirement – Up to 100% travel to projects throughout the USA and possible Canada
• Work Schedule requirement – Work 10 days onsite, 4 days off

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and prolonged periods of standing and walking around project site with uneven surfaces
• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
• Must be on‑call to address delays,…