Construction Manager

Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the field execution and performance of multiple assigned construction projects and work sites. This position provides leadership and direction to Superintendents and field supervision to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within established budgets, and in accordance with contract requirements, client expectations, and company standards.

The Construction Manager serves as the primary field operations leader across assigned projects and is accountable for manpower planning, field leadership, safety, quality, productivity, schedule execution, and cost performance. This position works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, clients, and company leadership to coordinate resources, identify developing issues, establish priorities, and implement corrective actions when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee field execution and performance across multiple assigned construction projects and work sites
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to Superintendents and other field supervision
• Maintain appropriate operational visibility across assigned projects and ensure field activities meet company and client expectations
• Monitor safety, quality, manpower, productivity, schedule, cost performance, and overall field execution and initiate corrective action when needed
• Plan and coordinate manpower, supervision, equipment, and other field resources across assigned projects, including mobilizations and demobilizations
• Ensure projects are adequately staffed with qualified field leadership and craft personnel based on project requirements
• Work with Project Managers and Superintendents to align field execution with project schedules, budgets, contractual requirements, and client expectations
• Identify resource constraints, field conditions, delays, disruptions, scope changes, and other issues that may affect project performance and ensure they are appropriately communicated and addressed
• Develop and oversee corrective or recovery plans for projects that are not meeting safety, quality, productivity, schedule, or cost expectations
• Ensure Superintendents maintain appropriate field documentation and accurately capture manpower, production, equipment usage, delays, changing conditions, and other significant project information
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier field performance and address issues affecting project execution
• Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Procurement, Fleet/Garage, HR, Payroll, and other company support functions as necessary to meet project requirements
• Support project planning, mobilization, execution, turnover, closeout, and demobilization activities
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients and work with Project Managers and company leadership to address significant field execution or client concerns
• Ensure construction activities comply with company safety policies, client requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulations
• Evaluate, coach, and develop Superintendents and other field leaders and address performance deficiencies when necessary
• Promote consistent construction practices, operating expectations, communication, and accountability across assigned projects
• Escalate significant safety, quality, staffing, productivity, schedule, cost, contractual, or client risks to appropriate leadership

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible construction experience, including significant experience supervising field construction operations
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a construction leadership role such as Superintendent, General Superintendent, Construction Manager, or equivalent
• Industrial construction experience is strongly preferred, including experience in one or more areas such as mechanical, civil, structural, coatings, scaffolding, piping, industrial maintenance, or related construction services
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple construction projects or work sites and effectively prioritize competing operational requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead Superintendents, Foremen, craft personnel, subcontractors, and other field resources
• Strong understanding of construction planning, scheduling, manpower management, labor productivity, cost awareness, quality, safety, and field execution
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret construction drawings, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, contracts, subcontracts, codes, and other technical and contractual documents
• Ability to understand project budgets, labor performance, production reports, cost information, and schedule impacts and use that information to make operational decisions
• Experience identifying and resolving field conditions, productivity issues, resource constraints, schedule conflicts, and other challenges affecting construction execution
• Strong leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to hold field leadership accountable while developing effective working relationships across multiple project teams
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, project teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make timely decisions in a fast-paced construction environment
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to effectively use company project management, scheduling, reporting, and communication systems
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company and client requirements for access to project sites
• Ability to travel between and/or temporarily relocate to project locations as required

Working Conditions:

• Work will primarily be performed at industrial and construction project sites with periodic office-based responsibilities
• Regular travel between assigned project sites is expected
• Projects may be located across different geographic areas, requiring significant travel and temporary assignment to project locations
• Work hours may vary based on project requirements, schedules, outages, shutdowns, deadlines, and client needs
• May be required to work extended hours, nights, weekends, or holidays based on project requirements
• Work may occur in outdoor environments with exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, dust, noise, construction activities, heavy equipment, and other conditions typical of industrial construction sites
• Must comply with all company, client, and site-specific safety and access requirements

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time
• Regularly walk active construction and industrial project sites
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and navigate uneven surfaces as required
• Work at elevations and in confined spaces on occasion
• Wear required personal protective equipment while on project sites

Palacios Marine & Industrial is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and training. Hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.