Vortex Companies, LLC

Construction Manager

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

About This Job

STABLE JOB INDUSTRY

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest-growing infrastructure businesses? Tri-State Utilities delivers cutting-edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we’re growing every day! We think BIG about solving the world’s toughest challenges in failing water, sewer and industrial infrastructure. At Tri-State Utilities, you will be surrounded with a culture that puts your safety first in all we do. If you like a fast-paced environment and a team structure that provides support, training, and development, then apply today!

This position is located in the Richmond, VA or Charlottesville, VA

Your Responsibilities as a Construction Manager

The Construction Manager will oversee and coordinate various construction projects, with a focus on the Charlottesville long-term contract, from start to finish, ensuring that the required work is complete and timelines are met.

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Oversees TSU and subcontractors daily.

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Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that work meets quality standards and adheres to specifications.

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Provides leadership in the initial planning stage by collaborating with subcontractors, TSU crews, inspectors, engineers, Project Managers, and other key stakeholders; develop a detailed description of jobs and materials necessary to complete the project.

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Schedules and coordinates projects in logical steps and budgets the time necessary to meet each deadline.

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Ensures adherence to the schedule and, when unexpected complications or issues arise, makes quick and necessary adjustments.

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Plans, coordinates, organizes, oversees, and directs activities regarding the construction and maintenance of assigned structures, facilities, and systems.

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Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the job site and that all safety codes are met in construction.

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Oversees project negotiations, revisions, additions, and adherence by all parties.

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Collaborates with clients, supervisory staﬀ, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, complaints, and construction or design issues.

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Manages and leads actions that are necessary due to delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.

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Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and field personnel.

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Performs other related duties as assigned.

What We Need From You (Our Requirements)

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Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, speciﬁcations, and regulations. Ability to remain ﬂexible and eﬃcient in a fast-paced environment.

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Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, work well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.

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Ability to eﬀectively multitask while analyzing and solving problems.

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Thorough understanding of engineering, architectural, and other construction drawings.

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Experience working with external and internal customers.

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Knowledge of underground utilities principles is required.

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Knowledge of construction processes and safety practices is required.

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Ability to work overtime as needed.

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Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

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Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. May require travel.

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Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers.

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Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the job site.

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High school diploma or equivalent required.

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Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

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1+ years experience in a supervisory position

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday and includes shift work, weekends, evenings, holidays - Flexibility is required as job duties demand.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package including health, vision, and dental insurance, 401K retirement plan, income protection insurance, off the job accident insurance, PTO and more!

Tri-State Utilities, A Vortex Company and all subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, orientation, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.