Construction Manager Vicenza

Construction Manager
Vicenza
Veneto, Vicenza

Job description

MVL is a well-established design-build firm supporting the US federal government's construction programs around the world.

MVL has a client-focused culture and delivers high-quality, on-time projects.

We are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our rapidly expanding team.

Our employees are our most valuable resources, and we strive to ensure that every one of them is treated as such.

In keeping with this philosophy, we offer a competitive benefits package.

We are currently seeking a Construction Manager (CM) to serve on a project team for a multi-year contract, located in Vicenza, Italy.

**PRIMARY FUNCTION**:

The Construction Manager/General Superintendent is responsible for the overall success, safety and timely completion of the project.

This person will plan and manage project construction activities and schedules and provide technical consultation to project teams, government agencies and clients.

**Must have prior experience in PEB installation, concrete buildings, infrastructure, utilities, finishing & fit-out.

Shall have knowledge of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual EM385-1-1.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements

- Identifies and confirms the availability of resources needed and assigns individual work responsibilities for look-ahead schedules and for the execution of daily construction efforts.

Timely advises Project Manager of shortfalls and develops contingency plans to ensure that work stays on schedule and budget.

- Manages and executes day-to-day aspects of a project's construction and scope

- Reviews plans for and manages the execution of all work by his subordinate superintendents, subcontractors, and firm personnel

- Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards

- Provides confirmation and documentation of work performed for billing purposes

- Minimizes MVL's exposure and risk on the project

- Ensures work is performed safely and timely in accordance with the contract documents and proactively and retroactively alerts the project manager issues.

- Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion

- Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties

- Delivers project on time, safely, within budget, to the standards specified

**KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED**:

Must be fluent in reading, speaking, and writing English and English-language construction terminology.

Minimum 7 years of supervisory field experience as a construction/project manager.

Experience working as the General Contractor on international, US federal, State, or Municipal design-build and construction contracts

Knowledge of scheduling and organizational techniques

Possess strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills

Knowledge, skill, and experience with construction methods, techniques, and standards.

Must also provide a specific area(s) of practice/expertise (e. g. , civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, materials, finishes, etc.

), if any.

**PREFERRED EXPERIENCE**:

- US federal construction industry experience

- US Army Corps of Engineers experience on projects of similar size and scope.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 24 months

Application Question(s):

- How many years of USACE or NAVFAC Construction projects experience do you have?