Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager

Office Location: DFW Airport

Level: 15+ Years’ Experience

Department: 360 Construction Services

Reports to: President

Company Profile

At KAI, our company mission is “Transforming Communities” through integrated design and construction excellence. We are driven by our five core values; we are Faithful Stewards, we Listen to Understand, Give Back, Love One Another, and we Hustle! Our mission and our values drive our culture and spirit.

For more than 45 years we have provided delivery-oriented building solutions with a diverse portfolio of experience, in-house multi-discipline professionals and expertise in both design and construction. KAI has played a significant role in dozens of award-winning projects providing Architecture, Interiors, MEP/FP engineering and construction services throughout the United States. KAI projects have been instrumental in improving the quality of life and environment in communities across the country.

Our primary operations hubs are centered in Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and St. Louis. KAI is proud to be an MBE-Certified AEC firm built upon a foundation of teamwork and collaboration.

To learn more about KAI, visit kai-db.com.

Position Summary

As a Senior Construction Manager at KAI, you will be responsible for the coordination and monitoring of overall field construction administration activities and/or management engineering services on aviation projects at a major international airport of a diverse nature in accordance with design specifications to assure that construction projects are completed in compliance with the drawings and specifications, within budget, and on schedule. Typically, responsible for running projects of $100M or greater in construction value and key role in mega project pursuits.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate project activities, establish priorities and prepare summary inspection reports of daily activities.
• lead the on-site CM Team including contract administration, construction inspections, and materials testing.
• Monitors Contractor progress and compares to the reviewed progress schedule.
• Resolves technical field issues, and coordinates with Architects and Engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
• Oversee project controls, including checking contractor’s controls and coordinating schedules, reviews constructors schedule.
• Reviews submittals for conformance to plans and specifications. Develop strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan.
• Supervises and mentors’ team to overall project objectives. Identifies and resolves non-compliant work.
• Provides interpretation and enforcement of contract plans and specifications.
• Develop strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that conform to schedule requirements.
• Confirms change order requests, develop estimates, negotiate costs, and writes change orders.
• Provide cost control on projects and quality control within discipline.
• Partners with Business Unit Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships and pursuit efforts.
• Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials.
• Supports proposal development and interview presentations for projects as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
• Responsible for the support in recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of construction staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Experience

a. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or relevant degree and 15 years relevant experience, or In lieu of education, 15 years of relevant experience.

b. Proven experience as a Senior construction manager on design-build projects.

c. In-depth knowledge of construction methodologies, regulations, and safety standards.

d. Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and motivating diverse teams.

e. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

f. Proficiency in project management software and tools.

Required Skills

a. 15 years of relevant experience

b. In lieu of education, 15 years of relevant experience

c. Professional Engineer (PE), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III.

d. 10 years’ Facilities Aviation experience.

e. Alternative Delivery experience

This summary reflects the core responsibilities of the Senior Construction Manager and may evolve based on the candidate’s skillset and interests.

KAI provides equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetics, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws