Old Dominion Insulation is seeking a skilled Construction Manager to lead and oversee assigned projects from start to finish. This role is responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with safety standards, quality benchmarks, and project specifications. The Construction Manager will play a key role in delivering successful outcomes by driving productivity, maintaining cost-effectiveness, and ensuring the final product reflects both project requirements and ODI’s commitment to excellence in construction.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assigned based on the position’s role within the business unit.
- Ensures the crew works safely, following all local, state, and federal laws and regulations and codes pertaining to the scope of work.
- Identifies and ensures the appropriate crew is assigned to the project.
- Finds adequate labor to properly execute assigned projects.
- Leads a pre-task plan and daily huddle with the crew to proactively communicate and identify potential issues concerning safety, quality, and time impacts.
- Performs quality control duties for the work being performed.
- Communicates project logistics.
- Orders the correct material approved for the project.
- Ensures the crew meets daily productivity goals.
- Completes a daily report.
- Identifies conflicts related to construction progress and communicates them to the project team and client to ensure timely resolution.
- Ensures the job site work area is always kept in a clean, organized, and safe manner.
- Identifies and corrects quality issues before they become punch list items.
- Attends regular progress meetings and speaks on behalf of the company in a professional manner; serves as an effective liaison with the client, laborers, contractors, project team and other stakeholders.
- Must be able to travel daily to the jobsite as assigned.
- Reviews timesheets for accuracy and reports to payroll before 9:00 am every Monday.
- Assists the Project Manager and Estimating department regarding cost to complete estimates for project invoicing.
- Keeps regular accounting of company assets on projects.
- Ensures equipment assigned to the project is in good working order, performing inspections as needed.
- Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and facilitating on-the-job training for new crew members, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Responsive to phone calls and other communications concerning assigned projects; and shares relevant information to the project team, client, leadership, and other stakeholders in an effective and timely manner.
- Maintains certifications necessary to perform duties. These certifications and requirements are defined by the project but include at minimum AB License, and completion of Lead awareness class.
- Provides day-to-day supervision of assigned staff, assists in the resolution of personnel issues, and handles corrective action and termination of crew members, in accordance with company policies and legal regulations.
Core Competencies:
- Has strong technical knowledge of install process and products we use on what systems.
- Strong communicator with our Foreman, Estimators, Project Managers, and Customers.
- Sets project production goals for Foreman and crew on each job.
- Self-motivated and hard working. Is not afraid to lead by example.
- Has the ability to find and secure labor to adequately staff projects.
- Conducts pre-job walks with Foreman on every project.
- Is an active participant in every project turnover meeting.
- Has the ability to read contract drawings, specifications, and submittals.
- Positively impacts their projects every day by driving safety, quality and production.
- Follows up and follows through with Customers, Estimators, and Project Managers on deliverables.
- Can manage up to $35M in total project revenue.
- Looks for opportunities to become more efficient on each job
- Terminates underperforming employees.
- Communicates cost to complete on each project.
- Questions deviations from plans with customer and communicates to Project Managers and Estimators.
- Has the ability to identify change orders.
- Actively manages man-hours on each project and adjusts labor as needed.
- Approves time weekly, reviews and monitors daily.
- Has a Positive “can do” attitude
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least five (5) years of experience leading construction crews OR an equivalent combination of training, education and relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of proper construction techniques.
- Working knowledge and ability to enter containments safely.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective and professional relationships with customers, vendors, managers, colleagues, and crew members.
- Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Attention to detail with a focus on error prevention.
- Leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to identify and meet customers’ expectations and requirements.
- Must be a proactive self-starter, problem solver, and effective team player.
- Knowledge of rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources.
- Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
- Proficient using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
- Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements in a positive and constructive manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
- Supervisory experience
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.
Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.
- Able to frequently travel to job sites and meetings.
- Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Able to work with specialized construction equipment, tools, and materials.
- Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.
- Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and
- Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs.
- Able to pass Respirator fit test.