Associate Construction Manager

Description

• Interfaces with customers through fit out design, construction and integration; accountable to successful delivery of customer contracts.
• Reports status, successes, challenges and plans of action to management team and company on a timely basis.
• Responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of construction projects.
• Create effective tools to empower and incentivize contracting and design partners to innovate approaches and solutions for project delivery and specific challenges.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Manage budgets during the design phase to utilize cost data as an input to design decisions.
• Active management of project budgeting from project inception through the various design phases and the completion of building turnover.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Direct as many as 25+ external vendors per project comprising of general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.
• Support projects from inception through customer or business turnover, with heavy focus and leadership in the preconstruction, construction, commissioning and turnover phases of projects. The Associate Construction Manager operates as the primary support role to the Construction Manager (CM) or Senior Construction Manager (SCM) for the lifecycle of the project.
• Provide guidance and project leadership including ground up construction, remodels, renovations, and fit outs, ensuring performance certainty of projects.
• Operates in lockstep with the DM on each project to ensure proper communications/escalations and regular reporting to all internal and external parties and leadership/management.
• Inspect work in place and work in progress to ensure same meets or exceeds quality, specification, and schedule requirements.
• Organize and lead cross function work groups, including design, engineering, procurement, land enablement, commercial, operations, IT/network, sales, solutions architecture, legal, brand strategy, finance, and accounting as needed to achieve construction management best practices.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Ensure effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation. Assure that internal controls are in place at each step of the process.
• Manages the project with the business in mind and works to ensure the project is meeting directives of CRC/SLT/Board.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Assist in development and implementation of company and departmental processes and best management practices within areas of responsibility.
• Develop collaborative relationships with the construction community including general contractors, MEP trade partners, CSA trades, local Authorities Having Jurisdiction, design partners, and other key project vendors and suppliers.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Integrates with the sales and solutions engineering teams during the revenue generation process to meet with customers and ensure technical deliverables are met.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Travel may be required to support additional projects and pursuits. Projects are expected to be throughout North America and could extend into LATAM, South America, and EMEA.
• Ability to multi-task and work within a team on projects in an extremely fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Competency in CPM scheduling methods, construction cost estimating, proposal generation and development, document management and contract administration
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• 2+ years progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction projects or programs, with data center experience strongly preferred.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Team Player with Strong Communications skills; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Projects will be large, fast moving, complex, and require a high degree of coordination and proactive leadership.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Active listening and collaboration skills to engage all stakeholders in decision making processes.
• Frequently required to stand/walk/sit
• Ability to analyze and evaluate construction documents including drawings, specifications and contracts.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, written and verbal presentation, negotiation, analytical and team-building skills.
• Working knowledge of the design of data centers.
• Working knowledge of building construction and project management processes and procedures.
• Basic understanding of various contract methods including lump sum, CM at risk, open book GMP, etc.
• Knowledge of lean construction methodologies and tools.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Basic understanding of various project delivery methods including IPD, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other industry computer applications.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Frequently required to bend/climb
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Benefits

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• $90,000 - $120,000
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay: Includes sick and safe leave as required by Maryland law
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance