The Construction Manager is responsible for personnel and daily operations of multiple construction crews including but not limited to safety, hiring, training, coaching and discipline of employees, production efficiencies, quality control, inventory and adhering to environmental and local rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
Promotes safe operating practices through employee engagement to identify, report and correct safety concerns.
Coordinates with others to establish production schedules and efficient use of personnel to meet customer demands and optimize production capabilities.
Utilize KPIs to evaluate performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Communicates with General Manager and department staff on issues affecting personnel, safety, maintenance, production efficiency, product quality, current and upcoming projects, and competition.
Works with General Manager, HR, Superintendents, Project Managers and/or Safety Department to interview, hire, train, coach, engage, evaluate and when necessary, discipline employees.
Ensures operations are in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA, MSHA, etc.
Reviews daily inventory levels with production facilities and Customer Service Center.
Responsible for ensuring crews maintain State and DOT certifications, environmental inspection and reporting, fuel reports, equipment reports as well as any other documentation required by Federal, State and Local regulations.
Responds to employee and customer related issues and project delivery challenges.
Maintains a working knowledge of bidding practices, operational practices, and mobile production equipment as well as preventative and proactive maintenance schedules.
Participates in weekly safety meetings and weekly management team meetings.
Works with and leads salaried and hourly employees to successfully build and maintain a positive work environment.
Attend association meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Education/Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in asphalt and concrete construction or other directly related industry experience preferred.
Experience using bidding software, and scheduling software preferred.
Work Requirements
Must be 18 years in age or older.
Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Regular and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Willingness to work independently or within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Demonstrated ability to train, motive and lead employees.
Basic knowledge of labor and employment laws.
Demonstrate a hands-on, collaborative approach; work well in a team.
Ability to summarize data from different sources into a concise format that can be easily expanded and communicated to support initiatives.
Ability to facilitate change management and influence positive responses.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software (Word, Excel Outlook). Willingness and ability to learn additional computer software and computer programs.
OMNI Engineering, a CRH company, started its business in 1985 in Omaha, Nebraska. OMNI is involved in heavy highway construction as well as private and commercial site construction. Its primary business involves the manufacture and placement of asphalt for roads, city streets and parking lots. Currently, OMNI Engineering employs around 200 employees and remains a competitive force in the Omaha market.