Old Dominion Abatement & Demolition (ODAD), an affiliate of Old Dominion Group, specializes in providing safe, efficient, and high-quality abatement and demolition services. We are committed to delivering successful projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, quality, and customer satisfaction.
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee regional abatement and demolition projects from planning through completion. This position is responsible for managing field operations, supervising crews, coordinating labor and equipment, monitoring project budgets and schedules, and ensuring all work is performed safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, project specifications, and company standards.
The Construction Manager will work closely with Project Managers, Estimators, Foremen, Safety personnel, and customers to ensure projects are properly staffed, executed efficiently, and completed on time and within budget.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and scope of work performed in this position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business and operational needs.
Project Management & Field Operations
- Oversee daily field operations for assigned abatement and demolition projects, ensuring compliance with project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other resources necessary to complete projects successfully.
- Assign appropriate crews and Foremen to projects based on scope, staffing requirements, and project timelines.
- Conduct pre-construction site walks with Foremen to review project scope, site conditions, potential hazards, and production expectations.
- Participate in project turnover meetings with Estimators and Project Managers to ensure a clear understanding of project requirements.
- Establish daily and weekly production goals and hold Foremen accountable for meeting established expectations.
- Monitor project progress, manpower utilization, and productivity, making adjustments as necessary.
- Identify potential delays, site conflicts, scope changes, and operational challenges, communicating concerns promptly to the project team.
- Ensure demolition and abatement activities are completed according to approved plans, specifications, and applicable requirements.
- Coordinate equipment mobilization, material deliveries, waste removal, and site logistics.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites throughout project execution.
- Perform quality control inspections and address deficiencies before project completion.
- Attend project progress meetings and represent ODAD professionally with customers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Review and evaluate all project documentation, including safety requirements, scope of work, billing information, project schedules, and unique project-specific requirements.
- Prepare, submit, track, and maintain project submittals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual requirements.
- Develop, manage, and update overall project schedules weekly, coordinating with field teams and project stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
- Establish, implement, and maintain a project-specific quality control plan to ensure work meets company standards, contractual requirements, and customer expectations.
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all abatement and demolition activities comply with applicable OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and local regulations.
- Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and jobsite requirements.
- Ensure Foremen conduct daily pre-task planning, safety huddles, and job hazard assessments.
- Identify and address potential hazards associated with demolition activities, asbestos, lead, silica, and other regulated materials, as applicable to the project.
- Verify that required permits, notifications, licenses, certifications, and regulatory documentation are in place before work begins.
- Coordinate with the Safety Department to ensure appropriate training, personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protection, and other required safety measures are implemented.
- Ensure proper containment, handling, transportation, and disposal of regulated materials in accordance with applicable requirements.
- Monitor compliance with approved abatement and demolition procedures, including engineering controls and exposure prevention measures.
- Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions, and implementation of preventive measures.
- Maintain required licenses, certifications, and training applicable to assigned projects and jurisdictions.
Labor Management & Team Leadership
- Supervise Foremen and field crews, providing direction, coaching, and accountability.
- Identify staffing needs and coordinate recruitment efforts with Human Resources to maintain adequate project staffing.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training field employees in accordance with company policies.
- Ensure new employees receive appropriate job-specific training and understand safety and performance expectations.
- Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and adherence to company policies.
- Address employee concerns, performance deficiencies, and disciplinary matters in coordination with Human Resources.
- Provide recommendations regarding corrective action and employment decisions in accordance with company procedures and applicable laws.
- Promote a positive, productive, and safety-focused work environment.
- Lead by example and reinforce accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Financial & Administrative Responsibilities
- Monitor project labor costs, equipment utilization, and overall production efficiency.
- Actively manage project man-hours and adjust staffing based on production needs and project budgets.
- Assist Project Managers and Estimators with cost-to-complete projections, forecasting, and project invoicing.
- Identify additional work, scope deviations, and potential change orders, communicating them to the appropriate project stakeholders.
- Review daily manpower reports and maintain accurate documentation of labor and production activities.
- Review and approve employee time daily or as required, ensuring accurate timesheets are submitted to Payroll before 9:00 a.m. every Monday.
- Maintain accountability for company-owned equipment, tools, vehicles, and other assets assigned to projects.
- Ensure equipment is properly inspected, maintained, and operated by authorized personnel.
- Monitor material usage, equipment costs, and waste disposal expenses to identify opportunities for cost savings.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including daily reports, production updates, inspections, and other required records.
- Prepare and update project financial projections weekly, including anticipated costs, labor requirements, and cost-to-complete forecasts, and communicate updates to the appropriate project team members.
- Perform project billing responsibilities, including reviewing billing documentation, tracking completed work, and coordinating accurate and timely invoicing with the appropriate departments
Communication & Customer Relations
- Serve as a primary field contact for customers, General Contractors, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
- Maintain consistent communication with Project Managers, Estimators, Foremen, and company leadership regarding project progress and operational needs.
- Respond promptly and professionally to project-related phone calls, emails, and other communications.
- Communicate potential scheduling conflicts, safety concerns, project changes, and cost impacts in a timely manner.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors, employees, and other stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and project performance.
- Travel to assigned jobsites, meetings, and other company locations as business needs require.
- Develop, build, and maintain strong, high-value client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and consistent delivery of quality services.
Core Competencies
- Strong technical understanding of abatement, demolition, and construction operations.
- Knowledge of asbestos and lead abatement practices, selective demolition, structural demolition, and regulated material handling, as applicable.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with responsibility for up to $15 million in combined project revenue.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise multiple crews and Foremen across different jobsites.
- Ability to develop labor plans, establish production expectations, and manage project staffing efficiently.
- Strong understanding of project budgets, labor costs, productivity tracking, and cost-to-complete forecasting.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, demolition plans, specifications, contracts, and project documentation.
- Ability to identify scope changes, potential change orders, and deviations from project plans.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication with field employees, management, and customers.
- Commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and quality workmanship.
- Ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a professional and respectful work environment.
- Proactive approach to identifying operational challenges and implementing solutions.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and company success.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising construction, abatement, demolition, or related field operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of abatement and demolition methods, construction practices, and jobsite safety requirements.
- Knowledge of applicable OSHA, EPA, and state and local regulations related to assigned work.
- Demonstrated experience managing field crews, labor productivity, equipment, and project schedules.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documents.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors, management, and field employees.
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to maintain accurate project documentation and administrative records.
- Ability to travel regularly to assigned jobsites.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses, certifications, and safety training applicable to assigned projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Previous management experience in the abatement or demolition industry.
- Experience managing multiple projects and field crews across different locations.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
- Applicable asbestos abatement supervisor or contractor certifications.
- Lead awareness training and other required hazardous-material training.
- Experience with demolition equipment, material handling, waste management, and regulated disposal procedures.
- Experience managing project budgets, labor forecasting, and cost-to-complete estimates.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ability to work in both office and active construction jobsite environments.
- Ability to walk, stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and navigate uneven surfaces.
- Ability to access active demolition and abatement jobsites safely.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when applicable and medically cleared.
- Ability to work around construction equipment, tools, materials, noise, dust, and other jobsite conditions with appropriate safety controls.
- Ability to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other business locations as needed.
- Ability to use a computer, keyboard, phone, and other office equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through electronic communication.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Note: Offers will be made based on candidates' qualifications relevant to the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
ODG and it’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
