Solutions driven success.
XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO Logistics, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you're looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.
As the Construction Manager, you will be a team member of a world class Real Estate Development program. You will manage multiple construction projects varying in scope of work on time and within budget. Become a part of our dynamic team, and we'll help you develop your career to a level that will exceed your expectations.
Pay, benefits and more.
We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.
What you'll do on a typical day:
Oversee scheduling of work in line with company goals, objectives, and values across company locations
Communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the projects
Communicate project status to project participants and internal departments accurately and on time.
Develop and implement solutions to correct any deviation and or conflict
Lead and manage a large team of second party professional A/E consultants to ensure effective project delivery
Develop estimates and manage budgets for construction related projects together with the Senior Manager during the pre-construction phase
Manage the site Due Diligence process to ensure that all development risks are identified and quantified
Manage the approval and permitting phase of the pre-construction process and ensure approvals are in line with company requirements and timeline
Maintain positive relationships with jurisdictions and planning commissions to ensure same
Manage the detailed design phase of the projects, ensuring strict adherence to corporate specifications and attention to cost management
Managing the bidding, negotiation, and construction contract process
Monitor general contractor and vendor performance during construction phase
Manage project submittals, RFI's, and pay applications in a timely manner
Ensure that the projects are effectively handed over to the company operations group from the contractor with completed documentation and close-out documents
Ensure that the projected capital expenditure is under constant review and any anticipated deviations are highlighted and controlled
Ensure that construction projects are in line with current environmental health & safety laws and internal company standards
Use data to help improve decision making and work to become more cost effective
Provide the highest level of customer service and be a technical resource for service center leaders
Manage the contractor network for your assigned projects. Conduct quarterly performance reviews with contractors/ vendors and look to constantly improve on service levels
Must be able to independently multi-task and prioritize efficiently
What you need to succeed at XPO:
At a minimum, you'll need:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or 10 years of experience leading projects
Familiarity with building systems
The aptitude to perform semi-complex mathematical operations
It'd be great if you also have:
5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role
Experience working Internationally
This job requires the ability to:
Travel periodically as required for site/project meetings and real time updates
Lift objects of various shapes and sizes up to 25 lbs. Frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally
Stand, sit or walkfor long periods of time
Walk, reach (including above your head) and climb
Bend, stoop, squat, twist, push and pull
Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
Be part of something big
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.
The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.
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Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
