Construction Manager (Storage/Pole Barns) in Des Moines

Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the construction of buildings and/or repairs.  Must be flexible and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.  They should be decisive and work well under pressure, particularly when faced with unexpected occurrences or delays. 

Core Value Expectations:

• Actively pursue high character, high trust, and high performance personally, corporately, and in all aspects of the position.
• Provide distinctive quality and unparalleled customer service both internally and externally.
• Demonstrate and promote integrity, respect, and teamwork.
• Invite others to help you grow through living authentically with nothing to prove, lose, or hide.
• Evidence humility by actively receiving teaching and mentoring.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the labor crew
• Coordinate the crew and the equipment involved in the construction process
• Oversee the use of materials, tools and equipment; worker productivity and safety; and the quality of construction
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Comply with policies and procedures

Education and/or Experience

Ÿ  Must possess building trade experience

Ÿ  Knowledge of building materials and building process

Ÿ  Requires strong math aptitude

Ÿ  Any combination of job-related experience and/or training, which would produce the required knowledge, skills and abilities

Ÿ  On-the-job training

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Ÿ  Ability to perform tasks accurately, effectively and in a timely manner

Ÿ  Must be able to multitask, possess good communications skills (written & verbal)

Ÿ  Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to work under time constraints

Ÿ  Ability to interface with customers, Sub-contract crews and company personnel

Ÿ  Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately

Ÿ  Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with reasonable accommodations

Weight & Lift Requirements

Ÿ  Must be able to lift at least 80lbs

Ÿ  Lifting anything >80lbs requires additional personnel and utilizing a dolly or forklift if possible.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.