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4150 C St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 | Office: (319) 826-3404
www.cellsitesolutions.com
Construction Manager
Job Summary:The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing the field crews and reports to the Director of Operations. Their role includes monitoring productivity, managing project budgets, and identifying areas of improvement. At Cellsite Solutions, we specialize in telecommunications equipment installation and decommissioning projects across the country. The Construction Manager works closely with the Operations and Project Management Teams to ensure that the field crews complete the construction and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure, including civil construction and new site builds, according to CellSite's standards and customer requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities:- Selects, contracts, and oversees contractors for specific needs.
- Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.
- Day to Day supervision of CSS Construction Foremen and crews.
- Provides leadership in the initial planning stage by collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, or other involved parties; develops detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete the project.
- Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.
- Prepares and submits budget estimates and provides regular updates on budget progress and costs.
- Ensures adherence to the budget and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.
- Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.
- Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the job site and that all safety codes are met in construction.
- Oversees contract negotiations, revisions, and additions and adherence by all parties.
- Collaborates with clients, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.
- Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
- Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Travel is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, specifications, and regulations.
- Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions and work well under pressure when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
- Ability to effectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.
- Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.
- Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering preferred.
- At least ten years of civil construction experience required.
- Telecommunications construction experience is strongly preferred.
- Construction Manager certification by the American Institute of Constructors or Construction Management Association of America is preferred.
- Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of the site in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.
- Must be on call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the job site.
