Mechanical Construction Manager

Job Title

Mechanical Construction Manager

Job Description

Construction Manager, APS N.A.

Overview

Vanderlande Industries is a leading global supplier of turnkey material handling systems for the airport baggage handling market, the distribution center market, and the parcel services market. We are an Original Equipment Manufacturer and System Integrator of all our material handling solutions. Vanderlande offers design engineering, installation management, and on-going maintenance services.

Vanderlande Industries brings more than 60 years of experience and know-how to the industry and ranks as one of largest material handling suppliers in the world. Our North America headquarters is in Marietta, GA, and executes projects in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Construction Manager Job Summary The Construction Manager will manage the daily operations of self-performing and subcontracted installation staff while they are engaged in the construction, installation, testing, and commissioning of all project related systems.

The Construction

Manager will be the main point of contact for all construction related activities and will assist the Project Manager who has ultimate responsibility for the project.

The Construction

Manager must possess the abilities to perform the key responsibilities listed below.

Key Responsibilities

  • Involvement with project development and pre-construction planning activities including scheduling, estimating, and staffing.
  • Coordinate construction shop drawing reviews and approvals.
  • Complete constructability reviews throughout the design process.
  • Lead construction coordination and documentation (pre-construction conference & monthly progress meetings).
  • Involvement in the development of scope of work packages and working with subcontractors and vendors for proposals.
  • Work with the subcontractors/vendors to develop and maintain schedule for their respective work.
  • Involvement in developing the start-up and commissioning plans. Manage and schedule the commissioning process.
  • Coordinate construction RFI process.
  • Assists the engineers with quantity take offs and perform additional construction services duties as required.
  • Implement scope, schedule and budget for the installation, conversion, or demolition project. (Be it Base Build, Sustaining, Tool Install etc.)
  • Foster and manage a strong HSE / EHS environment (Beyond Zero) between trades, client(s), design which adheres to project and OSHA safety requirements.
  • Review of RFP, pre-construction activities, scope review, Trade partner alignment (reaching out to trade disciplines for work specific tasks).
  • Develop schedule and coordinate trades to execute minor repairs and projects.
  • Supervise the construction of process, mechanical, electrical, I&C, LSS, architectural and structural scope CSA/MEP disciplines)
  • Work with the subcontractors/vendors to prepare/review change orders.
  • Manager has overall responsibility for project, technical, contractual, budget and schedule activities within the construction and across multiple disciplines
  • Ensuring project deliverables are established, executed, and closed.
  • Lead and manage the construction project team through site mobilization, execution, and demobilization activities.
  • Review all cost associated with projects. CO’s, PO’s, ECO’s etc
  • Review and approve PPT, JHA, SIPP, SOR, Hot work permitting (safety field reporting).
  • Review expenses, timecards, OT approval and daily interaction with teams with Site Project Manager.
  • Lead teams by motivation and direction typically through multiple site superintendents, construction managers, and functional managers by driving a successful project delivery process.
  • Chair and drive daily and weekly trade meetings, support pull planning sessions both internally and with general and or subcontractors
  • Depending on project needs, expected to run projects as both a Construction Manager and a Construction Coordinator (spending a large % of your time in the field).
  • Interface with factory engineers and managers of operations, to coordinate construction within live facilities without impact to production (ITP prevention).
  • Manage the daily activities of a client and contractor workforce of managers, engineers, designers, and trades, to meet or exceed all schedules for project deliverables.
  • Conduct periodic project site inspections.
  • Review pay estimates from contractors.
  • Solve problems in a timely manner while coordinating with appropriate stakeholders.
  • Coordinate as-built drawings with the field and engineering teams.
  • Interface between engineering and construction operations for resolution of te
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