Senior Construction Manager | Owners Rep Industrial Food & Beverage

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.