Construction Manager

Job Description

ABC Supply, the nation’s largest distributor of select exterior and interior building products, is currently seeking a Construction Manager to join its success-driven team. In this role, you will provide leadership and guidance over various construction projects from start to finish within the Southwest Region (office out of Dallas). As a construction manager, you will also be responsible for maintaining finances for project budgets, collaborating with contractors and monitoring compliance with building and safety regulations of job sites.

Position responsibilities:

• Conducting jobsite visits for prospective or new locations, relocations and other construction related work
• Facilitating open line of communication with complete project team including owners and engineering teams
• Communicating with General Contractors weekly on project updates
• Developing scope of work/estimates of project(s) in conjunction with all involved project stakeholders
• Initiating invitation to bid after scope of work and estimate have been approved
• Finalizing and submitting approved CAD drawings to appropriate internal departments
• Obtaining general contractor and/or subcontractor quotes as needed
• Managing permit application process on all projects as required
• Creating and issuing change orders, RFIs, and RFPs as required
• Pre-qualifying contractors for insurance and licensing prior to requesting bids
• Awarding construction project contracts
• Visiting active project locations for progress and work quality verifications
• Reviewing construction invoices weekly
• Collaborating with accounting department for processing subcontractor pay requests
• Assisting project assistant in gathering information for owner warranty and owner’s manual

Specific qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or other related field is preferred
• 5 -10 years’ experience in commercial construction required
• Valid Driver’s License with proof of insurance is required
• Experience as a Commercial PM/CM, APM, PE (or equivalent) in a construction related organization preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and blueprints
• Basic understanding of SWIPP Compliance, water drainage and grading
• Knowledge of asphalt and concrete replacement processes, permitting requirements and maintenance
• Basic understanding of ADA guidelines for site and building compliance

Skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with obtaining permit and Certificate of Occupancy processes
• Knowledge of Fire Sprinkler components and relation to High Pile Storage, requirements and permitting
• Understanding of construction estimating techniques/standards and writing scopes of work
• Familiar with the standard 16 Construction divisions and specialty trades
• Ability to work in stressful situations, multi task, remain organized, and trouble shoot problems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office & scheduling software (or equivalent applications)
• Understanding of work site safety policies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

ABC offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for eligible associates.

ABC Supply is proud to be an employee-first company. In fact, we have won the Gallup Great Workplace Award every year since its inception in 2007, and Glassdoor has named us one of the best places to work in the country. Be part of a company that recognizes your talents, rewards your efforts, and helps you reach your full potential. At ABC Supply, we have YOUR future covered.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

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