Construction Manager

Construction Manager

With innovative ropeways, the Doppelmayr teams ensure world records, eye-catching highlights and enthusiasm among customers and passengers. We develop mobility solutions for the future and high-performance material handling systems for use all over the world. This is made possible by our employees, who implement our unique projects and always generate enthusiasm with innovative ideas.

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. believes that by increasing the diversity of our teams we can create new perspectives and inspiring results and can make a difference in the communities of our employees, our customers, and the world. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities and strive to make inclusion a part of everything we do.

We're currently seeking an accomplished, driven, result-oriented Construction Manager with experience in managing multiple construction projects concurrently with minimal supervision. This position will report directly to the Senior Construction Manager. The Construction Manager will manage multiple assigned ropeway construction projects from start to finish, ensuring that schedules and budgets are met and that projects are completed safely and meet Doppelmayr quality standards. Project locations include ski areas across the US, tourism destinations and urban environments. This is a management position that requires high level decision making on a daily basis and close collaboration with the all member of the construction department, other departments and stakeholders including third party subcontractors and customers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple construction teams.
• Collaborates with team members and other stakeholders in initial planning stage of projects.
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, tools, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Updates construction schedules and provides input in creation of initial schedule.
• Manage housing for field staff.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Supervise the work of technicians and laborers and provide guidance when needed.
• Attends weekly job meetings and updates construction department.
• Monitors job budgets, adjust budgets in collaboration with Sr. Construction Manager, approves invoices.
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements.
• Collaborates with customers, supervisory staff, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve problems, including work procedures, revisions, complaints, and construction or design issues.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people, including owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers.
• Oversees assigned construction sites, general contractors, subcontractors and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety.
• Ensures that the projects are constructed and documented in accordance with the contract documents, company standards and good engineering practices.
• Collaborates with Doppelmayr engineering department on ongoing construction process.
• Provides technical support to Project Managers and Doppelmayr site personnel.
• Assists in change order estimating and supports the Project Manager in change order negotiations.
• Coordinates and monitors schedule updates, reviews invoices and submittals.
• Mange missing parts to minimize any delays in the construction process.
• Assists in managing and reviewing the progress of subcontractor's construction schedules.
• Prepare monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts, including project costs and potential changes.
• Coordinates and schedules the work activities of staff, tradespeople, professionals, and laborers, communicating to and via project foreperson to deliver instructions and project assignments as appropriate.
• Develop and train team members in best construction practices.
• Regularly inspects work sites for safety, quality, and timeliness, evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering with 3 years of experience or a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the construction industry in a supervisory position.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software and ERP systems.
• Thorough understanding of contracts, plans, construction codes, specifications, and regulations.
• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to make intelligent and quick decisions, working well under pressure, and when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of Doppelmayr quality practices and standards.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Knowledge of construction technology and processes.
• Familiarity with project budget process and tools.
• Knowledge of project controls.
• Risk assessment/management.
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills. Ability to sit in for general Contractor license.
• Ability to travel up to 60% for multiple days nationwide.
• Ability to be on-call to address emergencies.

Your Benefits

Doppelmayr USA offers:

• 401(k), including company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off