Construction Manager (Part Time – Greensboro, NC)

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Construction Manager. We believe our entrepreneurial spirit is what sets us apart from the competition. Entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset. It’s an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change. It’s a mindset that embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement.

We are currently looking for a part time Construction Manager in the Greensboro, NC area. 

Company Overview:

Founded in 1986, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. Possessing vast experience and technical expertise, we deliver unparalleled value to our customers.

Progressive Design is a multi-discipline engineering consulting office supporting manufacturing facilities and clients in the Eastern US with areas of specialization including: project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.  The company serves Fortune 500 companies in industries such as food processing, films, fibers, plastics, paper, chemicals, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, power, metals, wastewater treatment, and discrete manufacturing.

General Responsibilities:

Construction Managers are responsible for coordinating and managing all construction-related activities.

Practical Application of Responsibilities:

• Travel on a regional basis to client’s location in Greensboro, North Carolina
• Responsible for ensuring contractors embrace Progressive Design, Inc. and Client core values.
• Act as primary client contact for all project-field activities.
• Lead the construction team through the duration of construction, testing and commissioning of projects.
• Work with the Project Team and hold responsibility to safeguard the overall project schedule and budget.
• Monitor contractors for safe working practices to ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
• Conduct site meetings, dealing with Contractor(s) work progress, schedule reviews, and construction coordination.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with safety first, design, budgetand schedule, accounting requirements, and quality standards.
• Communicate with appropriate stakeholders involved in projects to ensure mutual understanding of requirements, resources, progress and barriers.
• Assist with implementation/interpretation of safety programs.
• Ensure all construction is in compliance with design specifications.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, scheduling, and performance.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with heavy industrial construction projects. Tobacco Industry experience is preferred, but not required.
• Strong computer skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera or similar scheduling software and scheduling protocols.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong organizing, planning, prioritization and time management skills.

Benefits:

We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Vacation, 401K and tuition reimbursement.

For immediate consideration please forward a copy of your resume in response to this job posting.