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Job Title: Senior Construction Manager – Heavy Civil & Earthworks (Owner’s Representative)
Location: Columbus, OH (100% Onsite)
Job Type: Contract (6 Months Initial, mapped to extend to 18 Months)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 Hours/Week (No Overtime)
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager / Owner’s Representative to oversee the critical Site Civil, Mass Earthworks, and Infrastructure phase for a major greenfield mission-critical facility in the Greater Columbus, OH area.
In this role, you will act as the client’s key field-facing lead on-site—monitoring General Contractor performance, inspecting heavy earthmoving and utility installations, enforcing jobsite safety standards, and keeping master schedules and budgets aligned.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Leadership & Oversight: Independently observe contractor behavior, identify daily priorities, and coordinate general contractors, safety leads, environmental inspectors, and engineering teams to advance site development.
- Drawing & Submittal Reviews: Perform detailed reviews and markups of civil, structural, and utility drawings, submittals, and RFIs using Bluebeam Revu.
- Cost & Schedule Controls: Monitor contractor progress against master project schedules (Primavera P6) and cost forecasts; evaluate change order requests and pay applications.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Present proposals, risk-mitigation strategies, and progress findings to client management and project stakeholders.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all on-site activities strictly adhere to OSHA, environmental, and site-specific Class 2 safety protocols.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Must-Have Requirements:
- Total Experience: 10+ years of progressive responsibility in Construction Management (ideal candidate has 10–20 years).
- Heavy Civil & Earthworks: At least 5 years of dedicated experience managing bulk earthmoving, mass grading, site utilities, and horizontal civil infrastructure.
- Drawing Interpretation: 10+ years reading, reviewing, and interpreting complex civil/engineering construction drawings.
- Cost & Schedule Management: 10+ years managing multi-million-dollar project budgets, schedules, and contractor pay applications.
- Software: Proven daily proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for plan markups and submittal reviews.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Location & Presence: Must be located in or willing to immediately relocate to Columbus, OH for 100% on-site field work.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager) credential.
- Experience with Primavera P6 schedule auditing and critical path review.
- Background in Critical Infrastructure (e.g., mission-critical campuses, large-scale industrial facilities, or major utility substations).
Safety Equipment (PPE) Requirements:
- Composite-toe work boots (leather or leather alternative, minimum 4 inches above the ankle).
- Class 2 Safety Helmet (chin-strap/climbing style).
- Class 2 or higher safety vest.
- Class 2 or higher reflective all-weather jacket suitable for cold and wet conditions.
- Cut- and impact-resistant gloves.
- ANSI Z87.1 (or higher) rated safety glasses or visor.
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 and $205,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertain to the City/ State] [10-15 days of paid vacation time] [6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year] [Ascendion Learning Management System]
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