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What they do
A Construction Manager manages construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
$102,373 / year median in North Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
At WillScot, our team of nearly 5000+ people makes our company a Great Place to Work® and we believe our people are what give us a competitive advantage in the industry. Our differentiation begins with our values, which are lived through our employees and aligned to the needs of our customers and communities. From day one, we invest in your growth and your future, while giving back to the communities we serve. Learn more about WillScot and who we are, here. As North America's leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, we have helped customers across 260+ locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, get the innovative flexible workspace and portable storage solutions that are right for their timeline and their project, Right From the Start. Learn More.
ABOUT THE JOB
WillScot seeks an experienced Construction Manager to support our custom complex construction projects by: Interacting with customers and prospects, with our sales team, to present capabilities and develop scopes of workParticipating in bid/proposal development, deal structuring and approval from a technical and feasibility perspectivePreparing estimates from RFPs, preparing the technical package and establishing project budgets This is a forward-facing role interacting heavily with the WillScot sales team, customers and the construction services team.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
This role will also execute, monitor, and close the back-end construction phases by interacting with customers, customers representatives, local officials, vendors and other project stakeholders to ensure a high success rate and profitability. This role includes elements of Customer Service and Sales Support, Technical Support and
Project Support:
Qualifying opportunities; developing project program requirements, reviewing sites, conditions/utilities and physical restrictions
Reviewing and qualifying bid/RFP documents, blueprints and specifications, pre-bid meetings and job walks, subcontractor qualifications
Developing project scopes of work, baseline estimates, VAP and vendor recommendations
Produce/manage preliminary and final drawings, proposal writing and submittal, Go/No Go reviews
Milestone project scheduling and budget (Procore)
Postmortem Reviews of projects completed and lost opportunities
Interpret plans, estimates and quantities of materials needed
Consult with architects, engineers and other technical workers
Solicit and review contractor quotations, issue POs, approve payments
Monitor and document vendor and job site safety programs
Review bidding and contract documents, negotiate and confirm change orders, maintain change order log
Provide documentation such as shop drawings, project forecasts, schedules, changes, payments, project close-outs and customer hand-offs
Supervise construction sites, project superintendents and subcontractors for building performance, quality, cost schedules and safety
Publish/distribute project schedules, coordinate work activities and material flows, coordinate scopes and responsibilities with customers and vendors
Ensure building regulations, standards and by-laws are enforced in building operations
Manage project using Procore and Salesforce
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience:
High School Diploma
7+ years of demonstrated successful experience in Project Management related activities and Construction Management related activities such as estimating
BS or AS in Construction related field such as Engineering, Architecture, and Construction/Project Management preferred
Experience with Prefabricated Structures preferred
Required Skills and Abilities:
Project Management experience with cost tracking
Proficiency in MS Project or a scheduling software
Proven contract review skills
Effective blueprint takeoffs
Ability to review subcontractor quotes and delineate scopes of work
Solid background in building trades and site development
Basic knowledge of finance
PC Proficiency in Windows environment and MS Office Suite
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong customer service skills to assist in sales presentations
An unwavering commitment to Safety Travel is required for this role with the frequency of overnight travel dependent upon the geographical territory. Regional travel at least 30%. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, move about the work environment including corporate office environments, field offices, and work sites which may include uneven surfaces and climbing. The employee must be able to communicate constantly and effectively in person and by phone or other web-enabled platforms.
This posting is for a(n) New Position.
Disclaimer:
This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or physical abilities required. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All regular WillScot positions offer a generous benefits package to help our employees and their families Be Well. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including Company holidays), tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more! More information about benefits may be found here. Many positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance