WS - Construction Manager II

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ABOUT THE JOB:

WillScot seeks an experienced Construction Manager to support our custom complex construction projects by:

Interacting with customers and prospects, with our sales team, to present capabilities and develop scopes of work

Participating in bid/proposal development, deal structuring and approval from a technical and feasibility perspective

Preparing estimates from RFPs, preparing the technical package and establishing project budgets

This is a forward-facing role interacting heavily with the WillScot sales team, customers and the construction services team.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

This role will also execute, monitor, and close the back-end construction phases by interacting with customers, customers representatives, local officials, vendors and other project stakeholders to ensure a high success rate and profitability.

This role includes elements of Customer Service and Sales Support, Technical Support and Project Support:

• Qualifying opportunities; developing project program requirements, reviewing sites, conditions/utilities and physical restrictions
• Reviewing and qualifying bid/RFP documents, blueprints and specifications, pre-bid meetings and job walks, subcontractor qualifications
• Developing project scopes of work, baseline estimates, VAP and vendor recommendations
• Produce/manage preliminary and final drawings, proposal writing and submittal, Go/No Go reviews
• Milestone project scheduling and budget (Procore)
• Postmortem Reviews of projects completed and lost opportunities
• Interpret plans, estimates and quantities of materials needed
• Consult with architects, engineers and other technical workers
• Solicit and review contractor quotations, issue POs, approve payments
• Monitor and document vendor and job site safety programs
• Review bidding and contract documents, negotiate and confirm change orders, maintain change order log
• Provide documentation such as shop drawings, project forecasts, schedules, changes, payments, project close-outs and customer hand-offs
• Supervise construction sites, project superintendents and subcontractors for building performance, quality, cost schedules and safety
• Publish/distribute project schedules, coordinate work activities and material flows, coordinate scopes and responsibilities with customers and vendors
• Ensure building regulations, standards and by-laws are enforced in building operations
• Manage project using Procore and Salesforce

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• 7+ years of demonstrated successful experience in Project Management related activities and Construction Management related activities such as estimating
• BS or AS in Construction related field such as Engineering, Architecture, and Construction/Project Management preferred
• Experience with Prefabricated Structures preferred

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Project Management experience with cost tracking
• Proficiency in MS Project or a scheduling software
• Proven contract review skills
• Effective blueprint takeoffs
• Ability to review subcontractor quotes and delineate scopes of work
• Solid background in building trades and site development
• Basic knowledge of finance
• PC Proficiency in Windows environment and MS Office Suite
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills to assist in sales presentations
• An unwavering commitment to Safety

Travel is required for this role with the frequency of overnight travel dependent upon the geographical territory. Regional travel at least 30%.

In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, move about the work environment including corporate office environments, field offices, and work sites which may include uneven surfaces and climbing. The employee must be able to communicate constantly and effectively in person and by phone or other web-enabled platforms.

This posting is for a(n) New Position.

Disclaimer: This posting describes the general nature and level of work performed and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, skills, or physical abilities required. Team members may be required to perform duties outside normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

All regular WillScot positions offer a generous benefits package to help our employees and their families Be Well. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off (including Company holidays), tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan with company match, and more! More information about benefits may be found here. Many positions also have variable pay opportunities including commission, bonus, performance rewards, or other incentive programs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.