Area Construction Manager

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to oversee and direct the performance of all field construction activities for assigned project typically with a value between $150 Million and $500 Million, in conformance with plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates. This role requires a thorough working knowledge and background of assigned work, the ability to deal with complex situations holistically, comprehend the overall picture and how individual actions fit within it. This role is proficient in the ability to direct other line supervision as necessary in their respective roles to meet or exceed all project objectives. This position requires the ability to coordinate and direct construction craftsmen in numerous crafts and/or to manage contractors/subcontractors for the same within the assigned area of responsibility. This role may be referred to as Manager III, Construction.  

• Assure that all requirements and expectations of the Fluor Operating System Requirements (OSR), appropriate Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP), and strict adherence to other business line requirements  

• Execute field construction activities in conformance with project drawings, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards

• Control project schedule and cost through the efficient use of all construction resources including workforce, materials, tools, and equipment  

• Monitor productivity and cost and implements appropriate action to maintain maximum labor productivity and cost-effectiveness

 • Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the project, making safety a natural part of all work performed  

• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eighteen (18) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty-two (22) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements 
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders 
•  Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines 
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Heavy Civil Project Management experience
  • Heavy civil construction management background, with project management capability
  • Capable of managing engineering completion, developing contract and procurement components and transition to field for execution.
  • Earthen tailings dam (100m height) construction experience (quality requirements)
  • >100T earthmoving fleet management
  • Fleet mobilization & infrastructure development
  • Owner fleet integration
• 20-25years experience
  • High altitude execution (>3500masl)
  • South America –preferred, Argentina experience –asset
  • Bilingual -Spanish/EnglishProject development
• Project development experience 
  • Experience managing EPCM home office & field execution teams
  • Role is primarily a site-based execution role. Will start in home office, but transition to the site.
  • Project setup/planning –early site development (infrastructure) to support mobilization.
• Personnel Management experience
  • Experience managing EPCM home office & field execution teams
  • Role is primarily a site-based execution role. Will start in home office, but transition to the site.

Other Job Requirements

• Typically direct and responsible for all staff assigned to the project(s) through direct reports typically consisting of managers and supervisors heading up the various functions (i.e., Safety Manager, Quality Manager, Construction Manager/Superintendents, Site Services Manager, Engineering Manager, Contracts Manager, and others as appropriate for the project(s))

• Typically serve as lead person to coordinate all activities and communication within the site/project areas as well as between the those areas and other offices and locations

• Coordinate and implement indirect activities, internal and external, required to support a productive project execution; including functional staff support, support craft activities, and any other resource necessary to assure a safe and quality project execution

• Generally responsible to assure all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance with all pertinent requirements

• Responsibility typically includes serving as the single point of accountability to senior management, the client, and the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability promoting outstanding customer service and client relations

• Excellent skills in interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, communication, and leadership; possess strong presentation ability to address senior management, client management, and total project personnel with command

• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs

• Competency in administrative functions related to project and office operations

• Functional proficiency in project controls, human relations, industrial relations, and contract management as it applicable to assigned area of responsibility; possess the capacity to direct those functions as required to support the project execution while typically being well seasoned in most functions as they apply to management of the project

• Demonstrated strong decision making, critical thinking and problem solving skills with ability to remain calm while taking charge in critical situations