Construction Manager

Synagro is North America’s premier, award-winning, biosolids management firm offering a competitive salary for highly motivated, self-starter with strong work ethic, in a supportive work environment. Synagro partners with stakeholders to clean our water, protect our environment and serve our communities by generating worth from what others call waste. We work to protect the health of our water, our Earth, and those who depend on them now and in the future.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work? Here are some highlights of what Synagro has to offer:

• 15 days paid time off


• 10 holidays


• Medical/Dental/Vision (within 30 days of hire)


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• 401(k) with company match, (fully vested upon hire)


• Career growth and promotional opportunities


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Bonus Incentive Program

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for supporting the EVP Engineering in all construction management and related activities with a focus on quality, schedule, safety and cost control.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control, and close all subcontract and self-perform packages;
  
  
  • Provide daily communications with the Synagro management and Resident Engineer;
  
  
  • Provide daily, weekly, and monthly written reports as per Synagro procedures and as required.
  
  
  • Attend and minute daily, weekly, and monthly project meetings as required.
  
  
  • Monitor and control project scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety and risk as required.
  
  
  • Monitor and review monthly cost claims and the cost of changes including reviewing claimed remeasurement amounts.
  
  
  • Maintain project documents and records as per Synagro procedures.
  
  
  
  

 WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions:


• Ability to wear all required Personal Protection Equipment


• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such
  as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current,
  working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to
  bio-solids


• This position requires up to 50% travel

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with office level computers, and specifically with MICROSOFT Office, Project, SharePoint, and OneDrive, ADOBE Acrobat, and REVU Bluebeam applications.


• Proficiency in moving on a construction site, navigating rough, uneven ground, using ladders and access stairs (up to 120’ tall), communicating with operatives.


• Proficiency in managing construction contractors and engineering consultants.


• Proficiency in written and spoken communication in English.


• Proficiency in managing bespoke construction, engineering, and operational contracts.


• Timeliness in all business matters and has a desire to learn.


• Decision making ability, with excellent planning and problem-solving skills


• Collaborator with the ability to take initiative and lead effectively


• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills


• Detail oriented


• Managing projects in a related sector is a plus

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Focus – Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.


• Communications – Practices effective oral and written communications with all internal and external contacts.


• Listening – Practices attentive and active listening.


• Safety and Compliance Focus – Enforces 100% safety and compliance standards at all times.


• Peer Relationships – Seen as a team player and is cooperative.


• Ethics and Values – Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.


• Flexibility – Is very flexible and adaptable, can act differently depending upon the situation.


• Approachability – East to approach and talk to, spends extra effort to put workers at ease.


• Organizational Agility – Understands to origin and reasoning behind key policies, practices and procedures. Understands the cultures of organizations.


• Time Management – Values time, uses his/her time effectively and efficiently.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc or BEng) or greater in engineering or equivalent.


• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent


• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.