Senior Construction Manager

Construction Manager – Essential Job Functions

The Construction Manager is a field-focused leader responsible for supporting Field Supervisors and Working Foremen, ensuring crews have the direction, resources, and support needed to work safely, efficiently, and successfully.

• Lead, mentor, and support Field Supervisors and Working Foremen, providing daily guidance, direction, and accountability to strengthen field leadership and crew performance.

• Serve as the bridge between Project Managers and field leadership, ensuring clear communication, realistic expectations, and effective execution of work.

• Oversee daily field operations across multiple projects, maintaining high standards for safety, quality, production, and efficiency.

• Maintain a strong field presence, regularly visiting jobsites to identify challenges, support supervisors, and help crews overcome obstacles.

• Step in for Field Supervisors when needed to provide hands-on leadership and maintain continuity of operations.

• Coordinate with Project Managers and Field Supervisors to ensure proper manpower, equipment, materials, and scheduling are in place.

• Develop the skills and leadership abilities of Field Supervisors and Working Foremen through coaching, training, feedback, and mentorship.

• Monitor jobsite performance, address production and quality concerns, and hold field leadership accountable for results.

• Support customer relationships, site walks, subcontractor oversight, and compliance with project requirements.

• Promote a strong culture of safety, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement throughout field operations.

Requirements

• 10 years Underground Utility Construction Experience (Electrical)
• General safety knowledge and awareness of OSHA guidelines pertaining 1920.269
• Ability to exercise mature judgment and suggest the appropriate action when working with employees, management, or customers
• Experience with leading change initiatives and process improvement in a collaborative manner
• Excellent in person and electronic communications skills
• Ability to utilize with proficiency – Outlook email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to occasionally travel to/from job sites

SKILLS:

• Effective internal and external communications skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy in their work
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, while adapting to the various personalities and experience levels of the Project management team
• Exceptional organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Ability to meet productivity standards and complete work within established deadlines