Construction Manager

Job Description:

The Construction Manager position should have at least 10 years of diverse construction project management experience, particularly within the Puerto Rican market. This experience should encompass a range of projects—from residential to infrastructure—demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of construction methodologies, local building codes, and regulatory compliance. The role requires adeptness in technical, regulatory, and project leadership, ensuring effective stakeholder communication and team management under dynamic conditions. Familiarity with FEMA guidelines and HUD-funded projects is highly advantageous, reflecting a deep understanding of specific local challenges and regulations.

Reports to: Construction Operations Director

Industry Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in construction with substantial expertise in supervising field operations and construction management within the Puerto Rican construction sector.

Critical Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Manage and oversee all major aspects of construction work, including organizing materials, equipment, and labor to ensure projects progress as planned and within budget constraints.

• Progress Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor project progress against timelines and budget forecasts, making adjustments as necessary to handle any deviations. Regularly communicate project status to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Payroll Management: Oversee payroll functions, including the monitoring and daily reporting of labor hours and associated costs.

• Scheduling: Ensure scheduling aligns with contractual time compliance to meet project deadlines effectively.

• Operational Logistics: Manage the daily distribution of construction tasks to laborers, oversee material purchasing, and handle purchase order requests, ensuring smooth operational flow on site.

• Technical Compliance: Thoroughly understand construction drawings and specifications, ensuring all construction activities comply with them.

• Cost Management: Develop cost estimates and manage budgets throughout the project lifecycle. This includes assisting PM in bid analysis, reviewing subcontractor bids, and actively managing project costs to ensure they align with financial expectations and project specifications.

• Quality Assurance: Inspect work to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations. Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards throughout the construction process.

• Documentation and Compliance: The Project Engineer is responsible for maintaining strict control over all project documentation, ensuring everything from design plans to permits and safety reports is accurate and up-to-date. This role involves the meticulous preparation and submission of construction submittals as well as managing and generating Requests for Information (RFIs). Additionally, the Project Engineer will handle the drafting and redaction of meeting minutes. For change orders, the Project Engineer must prepare the necessary documentation, including cost estimates and validation, to ensure thorough documentation and compliance with project specifications.

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between project teams, clients, and subcontractors. Facilitate project meetings to ensure clear communication and the resolution of any issues that arise.

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all construction activities comply with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental mandates. This includes acquiring necessary permits and ensuring that site-specific safety measures and environmental controls are in place.

Required Competencies and Qualifications (technical, academic, experience, values, behaviors):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, or a closely related field.

• Experience: At least 10 years of hands-on experience in construction project management and significant exposure to field operations.

• Technical Proficiency: In-depth proficiency with project management software and tools such as MS Project, AutoCAD, Procore, and other relevant construction management technologies.

• Documentation & Compliance: Strong understanding of construction documentation and ability to oversee project compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

• Leadership: Excellent leadership skills with the capability to manage and direct multidisciplinary teams.

• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the competence to make decisions under pressure and handle multiple tasks effectively.

• Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English, ensuring effective communication across diverse project teams.

Desired Competencies and Qualifications (experiences, training, etc is a plus but not required)

• Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred but not mandatory.

• Sustainability Knowledge: Familiarity with sustainable construction practices and technologies.

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar is advantageous but not required.

Others:

The items above are for the purpose of providing you with a general description of the nature of the duties and functions. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required for the position. You may be assigned additional tasks not described related to the position in compliance with the demand of the operation and it does not diminish in any manner the obligations to the personnel’s existing responsibilities.