Senior Construction Manager | Owners Rep Industrial Food & BeverageCSM Group

ABOUT US:  

We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.

Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a people-first company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!

Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.

In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.  

SUMMARY: 

The Senior Construction Manager (SCM) provides leadership, direction and oversight during all phases of construction on/and around multiple operational job sites. This is a multifaceted position with a wide range of responsibilities.  The expectation of the SCM is to continually act in the best interest of CSM Group by establishing quality relationships with all CSM Construction Managers and other staff and proficiently executing the responsibilities of the Construction Manager's job functions and competencies.  This position is established for the individual to act as the industry expert to aid and assist other CSM Construction Managers and junior-level staff in all facets of construction, safety, and CSM procedures.  The SCM will ensure that the client’s highest expectations are met on all projects they are involved with by assisting with delivering the project on time, within budget, and in a safe manner.  In addition, the SCM will promote and advocate CSM culture and operational KPIs to establish a good working relationship on all job sites and amongst stakeholders, and provide mentorship and guidance to others. Leading a team where practicable is ideal.

This project will require a 3-month work stint in Pennsylvania, then return to Southwest Michigan, with future travel opportunities available. 

This is a full-time FLSA-exempt position.  The position requires 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary.     

Industry: Food & Beverage; Heavy Industrial

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Manges proposal development & PO requests.
• Oversees project gate meetings.
• Processes cost issues between trades, architects, and clients for the fair but firm outcomes for all parties.
• Supports the development of project execution strategies.
• Utilizes relationships with authorities having jurisdiction to assist in communication between project team and inspectors during project duration.
• Serves as primary contact for CMs staffing, budget, schedule, and quality issues concerns.
• Assists Project Team in site logistics planning to improve construction efficiency and productivity.
• Visits job site(s) to ensure project team is on target for success.
• Manges client relationships regarding upcoming work and onsite personnel.
• Aids in project proposal generation, CM services requests. 
• Generates Bid Documents and Bid Review Documents for Procurement Activities.
• Participates in Post-Bid Interviews and Bid Meetings.
• Identifies resources/services and overall delivery needed for each project.
• Identifies personnel needs for each project and distributes project loads to the execution teams accordingly.
• Outlines project strategy and providing procurement/subcontracting guidance, high-level review of Bids (depending on project size and criticality).
• Manages Project Change Control and advises Client of Potential Changes.
• Leads quality control inspections.
• Supports project execution (trade coordination, project schedule, labor overages, etc.)
• Ensures an expeditious closeout procedure.
• Ensures project team and owner have a seamless transition into new facility and with knowledge on operations and efficiencies of the new space.

Professional Leadership and Business Development

• Provides professional guidance and mentoring to PMs, CMs & PEs.
• Meets with potential clients, architects, etc. to explain CSM services and approach.
• Participates in proposal development.
• Participates in interviews for potential work.
• Leads and mentors’ direct reports, helping them build teams, leadership training.
• Trains new hires on CSM processes.
• Grows work exposure with clients assigned. 

Performs other related duties as assigned. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Problem-Solving 
• You use rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions
• You probe all fruitful sources for answers
• You can see hidden problems
• You are excellent at honest analysis
• You look beyond the obvious and don't stop at the first answers
• Builds Effective Teams 
• You establish common objectives and a shared mindset.
• You form teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experience.
• You create a feeling of belonging and strong team morale.
• You share wins and reward team efforts.
• You foster open dialogue and collaboration among the team. 

• Managing & Measuring Work 

• • • You provide clear direction and accountabilities.
    • You delegate and distribute assignments and decisions appropriately.
    • You monitor progress by maintaining dialogue on work and results.
    • You provide appropriate guidance and direction based on people's capabilities.
    • You intervene as needed to remove obstacles.
  • Drives Engagement 
    • You structure your work, so it aligns with people's goals and motivators.
    • You empower others.
    • You make each person feel his/her contributions are important.
    • You invite input and share ownership and visibility.
    • You show a clear connection between people's motivators and organizational goals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• OSHA 30-hour Training & STSC Certification
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Construction Management position (with relative degree) or
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in lead Construction Management position (without relative degree)
• Good Manufacturing Process
• Lead & Asbestos Awareness Certified
• Proficient training on utilizing jobsite-related equipment
• Proficient utilization of all CSM Group management software and computer applications
• Proficient in Sanitary Design and Food Safety Risk Assessment
• Understanding of client-specific contractor work rules
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Projects
• Proficient in CSM Group management software and computer applications
• RS Means and relative costing/estimating programs
• Relative construction and industry standard techniques and qualifications

VALUED, BUT NOT REQUIRED 

• PMP Certification
• LEED Accreditation
• Continual education requirements are met, and certifications obtained are kept current
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related construction/engineering degree

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision Package
• Eligibility begins on the date of hire
• Telemedicine included in benefit package at no additional charge to employee
• The company provided annual HSA contributions
• Dependent care FSA, Medical FSA, Limited care FSA
• Paid Time Off
• 15 days' pay a year
• Regularly scheduled, full-time employees begin accruing PTO from their start date of hire, with increases occurring after designated years of service. Employees can accrue a maximum of 1.5 times the annual accrual amount.
• Holiday Pay
• 6 Paid U.S. Holidays
• 2 Paid Floating Holidays
• Employees hired on or after July 1 will receive 1 Floating holiday that year.
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k)
• Employees have the option to contribute to Traditional and/or Roth 401(k) plans.
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Individual & group learning sessions on portfolio planning
• 100% vesting after 3 years of service
• Bi-weekly cell phone stipend
• Employer Paid Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•  Including but not limited to: Emotional well-being, family and relationships, legal and financial matters, healthy lifestyles, work and life transitions
• Access to EAP professionals 24 hours a day, seven days a week
• 3 face-to-face sessions with a counselor (per area of support per household per calendar year)

• Service includes eligible dependents
• Personal, competency-based development program to assist in future career growth
• Wellness Program
• Paid Parental Leave Policy: Maternal, Paternal & Adoption
• Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Optional Term Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Annual apparel allotment
• Corporate and Community Events

Physical Demands & Work Environment – Jobsite 

The physical demands & work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please reach out to People Operations should you require such accommodation(s). 

While performing this job, the employee may be regularly required to drive to and from the jobsites/assigned locations, sit, walk, stand, talk, hear, and smell. A major portion of the employees’ tasks require extensive walking around the jobsite, including active construction areas. The employee is required to traverse uneven terrain and work from ladders, scaffolds, and other structures, as well as work at variable heights. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle tools, controls, and for fine motor coordination like computer work. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

For Field positions, while performing this job, the employee must frequently inspect the project site and may be exposed to ongoing construction activities, vibrations, noise, and various outside weather conditions (in all seasons). Work environment involves moderate risks which may require safety precautions. The noise level in the work environment may range from quiet to loud.  The proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (including but not limited to safety boots, hardhat, and protective eyewear) is required on the jobsite. This Position Description reflects the position’s essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. 

CSM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and invite all qualified applicants to apply without fear of judgement and pledge to not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable laws.