Construction Manager

Provide construction management for the Corporate Facilities PMO projects in Saint Charles, LA, related to new construction projects. Essential Job Duties:

Monitor and report on new build projects for adequate safety, manpower, quality, and schedule coverage, including field coordination, document development, and attendance at weekly project meetings. Monitor and verify: Coordination of project construction for safety, quality, budget and schedule.

General Contractor Constructability reviews. Complete proper project closeout with Dow owner representatives, including punch-list, as-built drawing submissions, project completion checklist, and document retention. Ensure adherence to legal construction safety standards, construction contracts, field inspections, construction progress, construction orders, marshaling of equipment/materials, and communication with the steering team.

Quality of installations per specifications, construction drawings, and manufacturers' installation requirements. Act as an effective liaison between the project manager, engineering, construction teams, site operations, and safety/health teams. Authorized to act in a representative capacity for the owner in matters covered by the construction contract.

Review bid submissions, payment requisitions, and change orders in conjunction with the Project Manager for Construction Management. Review value engineering and cost-cutting proposals set forth by the contractors and the Construction Management team. Skills, Education and Experience:

Requires an associate's degree in Construction Management, Facilities Management, Engineering, or 5 years of construction management experience with strong safety compliance skills and computer skills. Commercial / Industrial / laboratory construction experience strongly preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of multiple construction trades including civil, electrical, and mechanical.

Strong drive for achievement/results. Ability to influence and motivate employees of differing job types, skills, and interest without direct authority. Schedule development with MS Project or equivalent.

Anticipated 40 hr. / week schedule or as the project coverage requires. Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law