Construction Manager

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Construction Manager - Construction (CO104) to support an engagement for a liquid waste contractor (Savannah River Remediation [SRR]) at the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC, which is owned by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Construction Manager - Construction (CO104) Candidates Construction management is a professional service that uses specialized, project management techniques to oversee the planning, design, and construction of a project, from its beginning to its end.   Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.  The Work Environment is dynamic.  Construction Manager CO104 has safety as a  primary responsibility in each job performed.   Construction managers may have a main office but spend most of their time in a field office onsite, where they monitor projects and make decisions about construction activities. Their schedules may vary. 

Safety is a primary responsibility in each job performed.

• Obtain safety training, obey safety rules, and make safety an integral part of each task. Take the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or will create an unsafe condition.
• Manage a dedicated construction organization to ensure that project and maintenance activities are completed for the customer safely, on schedule, within budget, and at the appropriate quality level.
• Work with contacts supervisors on a daily basis to provide management direction and receive feedback.
• Provide concise and accurate presentations to internal and external customers regarding construction status, including complex technical, organizational, and financial issues.
• Conduct a considerably complex analysis of problems involving construction activities.
• Develop innovative alternative action strategies enabling the early achievement of milestones. Perform risk analyses and provide decision authority for defining and approving corrective actions and establishing priorities.
• Ensure that construction efficiency is optimized by providing efficient construction input and involvement in projects throughout the conceptual design phases, construction, turnover, and the completion phases of each project Manage established costs, schedule, and technical baselines and provide effective management of project staff and matrix personnel to control baselines.
• Manage professional and non-exempt employees to include career development input, motivation, and performance review.
• Foster a "team concept" when interfacing with Operations, the Department of Energy, other departments, and divisions and attend scheduled and unscheduled meetings, provide reports, status construction activities, and identify, address and resolve complex problems.

Construction Manager - Construction (CO104) Candidates shall work to support requirements for RFQ189169R Construction Manager (Construction Services):

• Ensure that various Construction teams have the capability to execute the assigned scope in a safe, secure, and cost-effective manner in accordance with the cost, technical, schedule, and quality baselines.
• Balance and prioritize Construction resources to support successful execution.
• Represent Construction on assigned project teams, work with all other functions (i.e. Operations, Project Management, Design, Design Authority and etc.) to safely execute project scope within all baselines.
• Ensure ongoing communication to maintain the necessary resources from "outside" organizations, and address related concerns appropriately.
• Reviews project-level performance for effective cost and schedule performance through reporting and project analysis.
• Ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken and monitor and analyze project safety, cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Communicate to the Manager of Construction and Construction Operations Manager baseline status, manpower needs, and recommended corrective actions on a regular basis to ensure project success.
• Hold Construction team members accountable for performance and compliance to policy and procedures.
• Take actions necessary to meet project quality, scope, budget, and schedule baselines.

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Qualifications

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

The Construction Manager - Construction shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline and 13 - 15 years of practical experience in construction.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of construction, cost and scheduling, subcontract administration, and the ability to develop or evaluate construction strategies and techniques.
• An associate's degree and 15 - 17 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent. A high school diploma and 17 - 19 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of project management and project planning at the tactical level would be ideal, along with knowledge of operations, maintenance, project start-up, construction management, and construction subcontracts.
• Must possess a working knowledge of national codes and standards, and be knowledgeable as it pertains to environmental regulations. Have experience of executing work in radiological areas (nuclear) with a history of executing and planning work in radiological environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Additional Position Requirements:

Work Hours:

• A 40-hour workweek is scheduled. SRR construction utilizes a 10 hour per day - four days per week schedule.
• A standard workweek is Monday through Thursday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm. However, alternate schedules could be employed.
• Workweek excludes SRR holidays. 

Security: 

• The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license
• Personal vehicles operated by the candidate must have valid registration
• Personal vehicles operated by the candidate must be insured with proof of insurance within the vehicle
• Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as an allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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