Mindlance
PR:$63.30/hr
Minimum Expectations of a Construction Manager
Summary of position
o The construction manager is responsible for the project's success from a field level.
CM's spend more time at their computer then in the field they are the quarterback
of the project in the field for Client. They are the bridge between the field and the
Project Manager
Preconstruction
o Know your contract documents (READ THEM)
o Know the contractor SAFETY PLAN (READ IT)
This document is how we manage the contractor for safety
If something seems to be missing or not correct work with Client Safety to fix
o Kickoff Meeting
Let the contractor know the expectations for the job
o Site Specific Orientation (contractor should host this and Client should attend)
o You should read and know the permits, road use agreements, crossing agreements,
SWPPP, haul routes, drawings, material, schedule, QA/QC, Submittals to engineering for
review
o Set expectations, lead, and train the Client team
Site Safety Orientation
Site Specific Safety Plan (Read it)
Fill out Safety Assessments / CIL's (unifier)
Reporting (collect your own data, do not Rely on Contractor for information)
Documentation (include in Weekly report to CM)
QA/QC (Unifier)
Site Photo's
Construction
o Develop a good relationship with the contractor (if possible)
o Be engaged in the project
Safety (keep them safe)
Quality Project (know the specs and drawings) (rework increases Safety Risk)
Know the schedule (C1 and Contractor P-6)
Track progress, Approve the CSU (project Tracking Spread sheet needs to be
accurate)
Monitor the environmental constraints before/during work activities (SWPPP)
Stay involved in outage/ crossing coordination (don't leave it up to the
contractor only)
Client and the Contractor are both responsible for the success of the project,
to have zero injuries and meet the schedule with a quality product
Reporting
o Client needs to collect their own data (do not rely on contractor information, this can
be misleading)
o Reports must be 100% accurate as this information is shared up the management chain
all the way to the executive VP
o Manage the Client team to help gather all the information need to report accurately.
o The data that is being gather may need to be used in change order disputes
If the documentation is not accurate or missing, Client will be paying the BILL
Communication with PM important (when help is needed, they need to know
the background story to help)
o Reports/ Trackers are due on Fridays by End of Day 5pm project time
Managing Addition Resources (Client)
o Environmental
Utilize the environmental team
3rd party audits of contractor
Resource for information and questions
Use to keep the contractor honest environmentally.
Environmentalist's do not run the job or crews, any
communication between Environmentalist and the
contractor should not happen directly. This should
be directed through the CM.
o ISC / expeditor
Material manager
Helps manage the delivery schedule of material
Can find missing material / work with vendors to improve
shipping dates
o Safety Team,
Utilize their knowledge of safety / great resource.
Utilize to improve safety through conversations and CIL's, if
contractor will not abide by safety rules (get them involved)
o SME'S (subject matter experts)
Utilize their knowledge to solve problems.
There are SME's for each discipline Civil, Structural,
Construction, Electrical, and Etc.
o Land Agent
Utilize land agents for planning, difficult landowners,
information about landowners and land agreements
Land agents do not run the job or crews, any
communication between land agent and the contractor
should not happen directly. This should be directed through
the CM.
These are the minimum expectations of a construction manager.
o The Construction Manager may have additional tasks to perform
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."
EEO:
"Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of - Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."