POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the management of small to midsize projects with 1 to 5 team members which could include field forces, tradesmen, foremen, other trades, and subcontractor/suppliers. Responsible to develop and lead all aspects of field operations to achieve or exceed all project goals for both LeChase and customer.
Market Sector Experience: Building and managing large commercial construction jobs in the multi-family or life science markets a MAJOR plus.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Plan, coordinate and direct the efficient use of labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors/suppliers to secure safe, high-quality construction at minimum cost in accordance with the LeChase Fundamental Requirements.
- Maintain daily communications with project manager regarding status of job, including any significant changes required in the scope of work and subsequent change orders.
- Coordinate, participate, contribute, and implement the Project Team responsibilities of pre-construction, construction, and post-construction assignments.
- Ascertain that foremen and their crew members understand clearly what he/she is to do each day and determine if daily goals are met or exceeded. Analyze the causes of and eliminate wasted time and cost overruns. Quantify and evaluate accurate daily productivity for maximum efficiency control and report same to office weekly.
- Oversee the effectiveness and evaluate the performance of project foremen and their crews.
- Observe, monitor, and control manpower efforts and productivity. Coordinate field personnel with the Director of Field Operations. Monitor costs daily.
- Ensure that all required paperwork is filled out accurately, correctly and turned in timely. The required paperwork includes time sheets with cost codes, equipment time sheets with cost codes, daily productivity/quantity reports, daily reports, accident reports, equipment/scaffolding release forms, project status reports, invoice approvals (when required), field purchase orders, time, and material sheets, extra work/back charge sheets, equipment time reports, safety meeting minutes, job meeting minutes, etc.
- Follow and implement company safety program. Conduct safety meetings and safety inspections, ensure toolbox talks are being conducted and maintain good housekeeping.
- Maintain excellent working relations with Owners, their representatives, construction managers, architects, and engineers. Pursue and obtain repeat business through complete customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate, cooperate and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain good working relationships.
- Communicate with other management staff. Encourage communication and ideas from crews, foremen, other trades through weekly/daily meetings. Anticipate and develop problem solving techniques.
- Review job costs and schedule status with Project Manager weekly.
- Constantly maintain As-Built Drawings and other project close-out requirements throughout construction.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent education required. Vocational and/or college degree in relevant field strongly preferred
OSHA 30 strongly preferred
Technical, mechanical, electrical, communication, and leadership training preferred
5+ years of relevant construction experience strongly preferred
Skills/Competencies:
Proven experience managing projects up to $50M in value
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Fluent utilizing Microsoft Office & other construction-related software.
In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
About LeChase:
Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation’s top contractors – providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located.
EEO Statement:
LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.
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