Manager, Construction - Hybrid

What you’ll need to succeed as a Constructions Manager at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience


• 5 years of experience leading construction projects


• Familiarity with building systems


• Able to perform semi-complex mathematical operations

Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role


• Experience working Internationally

About the Constructions Manager job

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package


• Full health insurance benefits are available on day one


• Life and disability insurance


• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year


• 9 paid company holidays


• 401(k) option with company match


• Education assistance


• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Oversee scheduling of work in line with company goals, objectives and values across company locations


• Communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the projects


• Communicate project status to project participants and internal departments accurately and on time


• Develop and implement solutions to correct any deviation and or conflict


• Lead and manage a large team of second-party professional A/E consultants to ensure effective project delivery


• Develop estimates and manage budgets for construction-related projects during the pre-construction phase


• Manage the site’s Due Diligence process to ensure that all development risks are identified and quantified


• Manage the approval and permitting phase of the pre-construction process and ensure approvals are in line with company requirements and timeline


• Maintain positive relationships with jurisdictions and planning commissions to ensure the same


• Manage the detailed design phase of the projects, ensuring strict adherence to corporate specifications and attention to cost management


• Managing the bidding, negotiation and construction contract process


• Monitor general contractor and vendor performance during the construction phase


• Manage project submittals, RFI’s and pay applications promptly


• Ensure that the projects are effectively handed over to the company operations group from the contractor with completed documentation and close-out documents


• Ensure that the projected capital expenditure is under constant review and that any anticipated deviations are highlighted and controlled


• Ensure that construction projects are in line with current environmental health & safety laws and internal company standards


• Use data to help improve decision-making and work to become more cost-effective


• Provide the highest level of customer service and be a technical resource for service center leaders


• Manage the contractor network for your assigned projects. Conduct quarterly performance reviews with contractors/ vendors and look to constantly improve on service levels


• Must be able to independently multi-task and prioritize efficiently

Construction Managers are required to:

• Travel periodically as required for site/project meetings and real-time updates


• Lift objects of various shapes and sizes 25 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally


• Stand, sit or walk for long periods


• Walk, reach (including above your head) and climb


• Bend, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull


• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments

About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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