Company Description

McCarthy Companies is a real estate development and construction service provider based in Ventura, CA, specializing in multifamily, single family, senior, and mixed-use housing projects. Clients trust McCarthy Companies for their quality, integrity, communication, and value throughout the building process.

Role Description

This is a full-time onsite role for a Senior Construction Manager at McCarthy Companies. The Senior Construction Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the entire building process. This role is currently based in Buellton, CA.

The Senior Construction Manager is the key individual responsible for administration and quality control of the actual construction activities in the field. This position requires that one must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and have the ability to organize and perform a variety of tasks.

The Senior Construction Manager’s responsibilities include planning, assigning, directing work, addressing issues and resolving problems. The Construction Manager spends the vast majority of their time visiting the job sites.

This person must plan, direct, coordinate, and budget, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities and systems. He or she is also expected to participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, and implementation.

This position is required to be trained and subsequently well-versed in Procore, an online project management software used daily on the jobsites. The position is also required to update scheduling using Microsoft Project. This position directly reports to the VP of Construction.

Administrative Duties during Pre-Construction:

· Assisting in developing a project mobilization plan, analysis of site logistics and overall construction sequence.

· Reviewing plans and specs with superintendents in the greatest possible detail

· Take the lead in developing the project baseline schedule. Get subcontractor buy-in while developing schedule.

· Researching and recommend the most efficient means, methods and techniques of performing work.

· Establish a project responsibility matrix in conjunction with VP of Construction, Project Executive & Project Manager.

· Determine customer’s expectations and critical project components.

Contracts, Scopes of Work, and Submittals Verification & Review:

· Thorough vetting/review of contracts & scope in collaboration with estimating & project management prior to execution of contracts.

· Maintain, update and monitor active scopes of work relative to project to ensure overall project scope coverage through the buyout/completion of the project.

· Thorough vetting/review of submittals for the project

Quality Control:

· Quality control is one of the most important functions of a Construction Manager. This involves checking subcontractors work on a daily basis.

· Set expectations from day one with every subcontractor. Strive for perfection,

During the tenure of the Project:

· In conjunction with the project team, continue to help review and manage the project schedule.

· Develop and maintain good relationships with representatives of clients, architects and consultants.

· Supervise the procurement of field purchased items.

· Actively seek out ways to improve Company’s processes and exceed the customer’s expectations.

· Guide the professional development of all subordinate staff on the job site.

· Assume responsibility for safety, project quality, schedule, cost and self-performed work.

Safety:

Ensure safety is never compromised.
Conduct, Monitor & Document Weekly Safety Meetings
Support Safety Committee participation.
Support Functions:

o Lead analysis of high hazard/critical work and consider in subcontract award decision.

o Develop project safety program, including any special training/certifications.

o Develop and communicate safety goals with the owner / client and subcontractors as needed.

o Initiate and conduct Project Kick-Off Meeting which addresses project safety program, including required methods, staffing, and certifications/training. Attendees should include Project Manager, Construction Manager and corporate administrative support personnel.

o Assess and allocate resources for full implementation of safety program.

o Determine requirements of subcontractor safety programs and subcontract agreements and communicate same to Contracts & Insurance Manager.

Qualifications

Supervisory Skills and Budgeting
Construction Safety and Construction Management
Project Control and Planning
Experience in managing construction projects from start to finish
Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Knowledge of building codes and regulations
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Required Experience:

· Passion for development and construction.

· Minimum 7 years experience as a Construction Manager

· Proficient written and verbal skills.

· Ability to handle matters of confidentiality with tact and diplomacy.

· Ability to perform basic analytical tasks, report writing and problem solving skills.

· Excellent customer service skills and detail orientation.

· Monitor all phases of construction through project closeout.

· Experience in Hospitality, Apartment, Senior Housing, or Production Homebuilding. Large project experience preferred ($30M+).

· Ability to lead teams and communicate effectively.

· Communication, quality control, safety, coordinating inspections, and support with management of subcontractors.

· Ability to monitor and drive schedule.

· High level computer skills and ability to interact with corporate office through Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Procore.

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