Construction Manager

Henderson Engineers is seeking a Construction Manager to join their Mission Critical Team in Lenexa, KS. A Construction Manager works to manage all projects in collaboration with construction and engineering team members to develop and maintain engineering and construction schedules. They have project financial responsibility, including budget, profit, and cost projections. Responsible for building and updating P6 schedules (or reaching out internally for expertise) and various milestones and be sure project deliverables are completed or added to the scope of work. Provides updates to Manager of Construction on the progress of project progression via a monthly forecasting meeting performed 1 on 1 with the Manager of Construction. Must work towards software proficiency of P6, Procore and any other required application. Places an emphasis on building and maintaining best in class relationships with clients, internally and externally. Construction Manager II must build effective and professional relationships with all project stakeholders including subcontractors, vendors and equipment suppliers. Is involved with mentoring less experienced Construction Manager’s on best practices.

Minimum Qualifications for the Role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of construction or engineering preferred. Common examples include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Science, Construction Engineering, and Construction Management.
• Years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of requisite education.
• OSHA certifications required.
• Three (3) or greater years of relevant experience required in construction and the design of building systems.
• Project management, estimating, field installation, and installation supervision experience required.
• Effective project management skills.
• Technical expertise in primary fields of focus (mechanical and/or electrical) as well as familiarity with other related fields.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and to recommend and analyze pragmatic solutions for clients.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards relating to the facilities in which we work.
• Possesses efficient communication skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills specifically within Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project.
• Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities and organizational needs.
• Generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, suggests innovations.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify and understand relevant emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills and Duties you will be Responsible for while in this role:

You would join us as a Construction Manager working on things like...

• Works closely with project managers, engineers, designers, procurement staff, construction managers, contractors and other project services staff to provide detailed planning and scheduling of projects from conceptual planning through engineering and construction.
• Develops resource loaded schedules, including lists of activities, major milestones, critical approvals, long lead procurement items and other critical project deliverables to be scheduled and tracked for the projects.
• Develops schedule logic and constraints, realistic activity durations and available manpower and resources.
• Manages and executes all change orders in a timely fashion and adjusting schedule to reflect impacts if any and providing required timely notice of impacts to client and all other stakeholders.
• Assesses the impact of design changes and schedule slippages and inform company management and clients of all schedule updates.
• Applies knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction terminology and concepts to develop and maintain critical path logic networks; accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.
• Provides guidance, direction, and specialized assistance for the resolution of difficult project control problems. May interface with clients, attend regular meetings and give statistical reports.
• Ensures a safe and efficient work environment.
• Verifies contractors are meeting and practicing all required OHSA and industry approved safety standards.
• Coordinates with facility and the contractor to ensure facility operations are not interrupted. · Obtains required licenses/permits, confers with city or county inspectors, and ensures compliance of legal requirements, company regulations, and building and safety codes.
• Assists in the development of accurate budgets for all projects and clients that reflect all costs associated with construction.
• Manages the planning, materials, building, and budget of construction projects.
• Negotiates and provides cost estimates for construction work and associated change orders.
• Assists with business development activities by promoting Henderson to existing and potential clients.
• Participates in client, company and industry events.
• Grows personal network by building relationships with clients and industry professionals.