Construction Manager

Role: Construction Manager III (Onsite)
Location: Gary, IN 46402
Duration: 16 months (Possible extension or conversion)
Pay: $55/hr. + $65/hr on W2 (All inclusive)

The Construction Manager will be responsible for the safety, cost and schedule performance of the construction efforts assigned.

• 1. Assist in the development of the progress schedule; generating, gathering, and confirming all information needed to create, monitor, and modify the progress schedule on a continuous basis. Monitor and report on actual vs. target performance requirements.
• 2. Perform constructability analyses on a regular basis and coordinate general direction of work.
• 3. Evaluate and provide input to vendor construction plans.
• 4. Manage receipt of material and equipment and ensure proper storage and accessibility.
• 5. Monitor manpower and physical progress of construction.
• 6. Monitor as required cost items related to the construction contracts i.e. reimbursable costs to control spending. Review contractor progress payment requests. Review and provide final invoice approval.
• 7. Review, evaluate, resolve, and report on contractor claims and disputes including maintaining change logs.
• 8. Coordinate and administer the construction quality assurance program.
• 9. Monitor and report on engineering and procurement function to ensure that deliverables are processed in time to meet construction commitments.
• 10. Prepare construction reports and maintain daily construction log. Maintain record drawing data and prepares all regular and any special documentation as determined by project needs.
• 11. Conduct construction coordination meetings as required to progress the project in accordance with the schedule.
• 12. Coordinate storage and lay-down needs.
• 13. Assist in the obtainment of all necessary permits and licenses.

• Experience in coordinating and managing complex construction in an industrial setting - Direct steel industry construction experiences a plus.
• Knowledge and proficiency of Construction Industry Institute (CII) and Project Management Institute (PMI) concepts a plus.
• Knowledge of industry standards pertaining to industrial construction and safety planning.
• Experience with multi-discipline constructability and construction planning.
• Ability to use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Oracle software.
• Ability to read and evaluate schedules.
• Ability to evaluate estimates and related scope documents.
• Knowledge of engineering, procurement and construction and other project-related activities, their interfaces and interdependencies.
• Ability to multitask in a multi-faceted work environment with different types of responsibilities.
• Ability to develop outage plans and coordinate with the operating facility to integrate outage construction work with other co-located activities.
• Familiarity with a variety of contract types (lump sum, cost reimbursable, guarantee max, T&M).
• Need to be able to understand scope, drawings, and specifications for QA and change control.