What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at ORION ENERGY SYSTEMS INC?
Primary Purpose:
The Construction Manager works closely with the Project Managers to manage all on-site construction
activities including pre-construction, execution, and project closeout. They will work closely with the
customers and subcontractors to ensure a completed scope of work that meets contract requirements.
They will be responsible for budgeting, organizing, and scheduling of one or more projects at any given
point in time.
Job Responsibilities: Percentage of time:
Own all field-related project components including: scope implementation, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control following all applicable state/federal laws, NFPA, NEC and customer requirements
Review the project in depth to schedule deliverables and estimate cost
Negotiate terms of agreements, draft contracts, and change order forms (25%)
Oversee and direct subcontractors on construction projects from implementation to completion
Overall all on-site construction to ensure compliance with electrical and safety regulations
Manage material and track inventory (25%)
Communicate regularly with leadership to provide required status updates
Utilize Construction Services core procedures for daily and weekly reporting while maintaining project as-builts
Prepare internal and external reports for each project (25%)
Anticipate potential problems by analyzing and mitigating risks
Ensure quality construction standard and the use of proper construction techniques (25%)
* Essential functions necessary for this position
Experience and Qualifications:
• Associates’ degree in Construction Management or related majors
• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in construction, electrical, planning, design, relationship management
• Advanced knowledge of Construction Management processes, means and methods
• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details, relevant rules/regulations, and quality standards
• Familiarity with construction management software packages
• Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
• Competent in conflict and crisis management
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Experience with Microsoft programs including Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
• PMP, OSHA 30, EM-385 1-1, QCM and First Aid CPR Certifications are a plus
Amount of contact with others:
Frequent contact with individuals outside the office including vendors and customers
Work Schedule:
Project Dependent
Travel Expectations:
Approximately 90% travel locally/regionally
Working Conditions:
Never = 0% / Occasionally = 1-32% / Frequently = 33-65% / Constantly = 66-100%
A. Physical Requirements
Standing Constantly
Walking Constantly
Sitting Occasionally
Talking, Hearing Constantly
Feeling, Fingering, Grasping Constantly
Climbing, Balancing Frequently
Crouching, Kneeling, Crawling Occasionally
Reaching with Hands and Arms Constantly
Tasting, Smelling Never
B. Lifting Requirements
Up to 10 Pounds Constantly
Up to 50 Pounds Frequently
Up to 100 Pounds Occasionally
More than 100 Pounds Never
C. Vision Requirements
Looking at CRT Frequently
Color Vision Frequently
(identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral, Depth Perception Constantly
Ability to Adjust Focus Constantly
D. Environment Conditions
Blood, Body Fluids Never
Toxic Chemicals Never
Moving Parts Occasionally
Electrical Shock Risk Constantly
Explosives Never
Fumes, Gases, Dust Occasionally
Extreme Cold (non-weather) Occasionally
Extreme Heat (non-weather) Occasionally
Severe Cold Weather Occasionally
Severe Hot Weather Occasionally
E. Noise Moderate (Outdoor Environment)