BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST

Job Overview

Summary: The person in this position reports to Senior Project Manager and is responsible for ensuring that construction projects run smoothly, efficiently, and within budget. They are responsible for coordinating materials, schedules, permits (if applicable), and communication between contractors, subcontractors, and project managers. Works with construction crews and subcontractors to ensure activities completed meet established standards.  This role requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of construction processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Project Coordination: Assist in planning, scheduling, and managing on site construction projects from start to finish.
• Communication: Serve as a liaison between project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure timely updates and problem resolution.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain records, contracts, and permits; prepare progress reports and track project milestones.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all construction activities comply with local building codes, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Budget Management: Track expenses, assist with cost control, and ensure projects stay within budget.
• Issue Resolution: Address any project delays, conflicts, or material shortages efficiently.
• Quality Control: Ensure work meets design specifications and quality standards.

• Oversee and monitor the activities of construction crews and subcontractors to ensure new construction, repair and building maintenance activities are completed in accordance with established standards.
• Responsible for project construction execution and formulating a competent construction execution plan that includes changes to the plan as required, meeting schedules and cost goals of the project. 
• Familiar with construction documents, scope of work, change orders, exceptions, site procedures and policies and working with multiple trades.
• Provide value added input on constructability of projects during bid stage.
• Be the key point of contact for construction crews and subcontractors in all areas.
• Be willing to work overtime, extended and flexible hours as needed with contractor schedules.
• Some Travel may be required
• Review, resolve and follow up on customer requests and complaints supporting the customer service department.
• This position is going to require exceptional attendance including being to work on a consistent basis and punctuality.  Must be able to work night and weekends as necessary. The schedule will vary, and overtime is necessary.
• Be a “champion” for the strategic plan program to the crews.
• Abide by all company rules, policies and regulations. Point out to management any violations.
• Any and all other responsibilities as given by Senior Project Manager

Education and/or Experience:                                              

Bachelor’s Degree in Building or Construction Management or related field preferred; or a combination of education, training and experience.  At least 4 years of experience preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong math skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Knowledge of construction and building codes
• Knowledge of construction practices and safety/OSHA procedures
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification a plus
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Must be able to travel frequently and hold a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years of age for DOT regulations and traveling across state lines
• Strong MS Office skills
• Ability to read blueprints and design drawings
• Experience or certification in operating auxiliary equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, man lifts etc.)
• Must be able to operate a wide variety of power and hand tools
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, requires various continuous standing, sitting, walking, light lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting.  Lifting up to 50 lbs.   

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work can be done from an office environment but most of the work is done outside of the office out in the field on a construction site.  Frequent travel is required- 75%.  Will be working at heights up to 60 feet in the air on high structures.  Will be exposed to the elements of all types of weather and inclement weather.