Construction Manager bei Louisiana Bridge Builders

Louisiana Bridge Builders (“LBB”) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street. 

Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.  

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY 

The Construction Manager is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by providing overall supervision of the Project’s construction and civil aspects from start to finish, ensuring compliance with schedule, budget, safety, and quality. 

LOCATION 

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.  

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Responsible for the overall supervision of construction, industrial, municipal and civil aspects of the project while complying with all the applicable environmental requirements.
2. Manage and work closely with developers, project managers, consultant engineers, utility
3. providers and local authorities to ensure the quality of the project, the completion on time and within budget.
4. Providing the utmost satisfaction to the client in terms of project being completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned, and ensuring the project work will be executed respecting the quality and security standards.
5. Understand best practices of job set-up and management, understand the critical path of decision making.
6. Optimize between factors affecting timing, engineering cost, quality and constructability.
7. Review weekly job costs and formula project cost projections on bi-weekly basis and approve all subcontractor or material supplier invoices.
8. Provide leadership in scheduled progress meetings.
9. Participate and lead safety meetings and training as required.
10. Ensures that the construction work is performed in accordance with the contract documents and to acceptable standards of quality and workmanship including company’s QA/QC Plan.
11. Ensures work is carried out in accordance with company safety policy including OHSA,
12. Local, State, and Federal legislation and union agreements.
13. Build strong relationships with customers and key vendors earning their respect, while at the same time treating them as customers/partners and protecting the Company’s interests.
14. Review Construction Project contract with client.
15. Optimize opportunities and exhibit good salesmanship to close out change orders, giving constructive information to amicably settle matters.
16. Hire, motivate, and lead a high-performing team through coaching, top-tier talent retention, and directed recruiting efforts.
17. Supervises team, including training, providing work direction, problem-solving assistance, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, and terminations. 
18. Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, & SKILLS FOR SUCCESS 

1. Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
2. Ability to use appropriate computer programs (including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite) which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
3. Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
4. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
5. Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
6. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays, as needed, to best serve the business operations. 
7. Ability to maintain a valid and current driver's license.

QUALIFICATIONS 

At a minimum, the Construction Manager must have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, or equivalent field of study, along with 10+ years of experience as a Construction Manager in the civil construction industry, or high school diploma, or equivalent, along with 14+ years’ experience as a Construction Manager in the civil construction industry.   Additionally, the Construction Manager must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling Software (i.e. MS Project or Primavera), expert level knowledge of and experience in the review and negotiation of technical contracts for large scale heavy civil construction projects, including joint venture (JV) agreements, strong technical, business, financial and legal acumen, and must have a current and valid driver’s license. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Select one the following for the each of the items listed below: 

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this occupation.
• O (Occasionally) – Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time or 0 – 2.5+ hours/day.
• F (Frequently) – Occupation requires this activity from 33%–66% of the time or 2.5–5.5+ hours/day. 
• C (Constantly) – Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time or 5.5+ hours/day.

Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.