Job Description

Olsson provides construction management, administration, and observation services for various types of projects to assure that work is performed in conformance with project documents. Our construction services include daily observation / inspection, project documentation, submittal review, design support, shop drawing review, payment application review, payroll review, and oversight for materials testing. We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients’ specific project requirements.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Industrial Construction Manager to oversee and direct contracts for a confidential food manufacturing client. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background or understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems (including product conveying and product packaging), as well as automation systems. The ideal candidate would have a proven track record of managing construction projects within the industrial or food manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for FEL-1 prework elements including: preplanning, budgeting, some design oversight, and project management
• Direct and manage all aspects of construction activities within the plant.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of contractors, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems within the plant.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and specifications.
• Develop construction schedules for overall plant shutdowns and individual product line downtimes.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This position includes:

• The use of a company truck for transportation to and from job site(s).
• Applicable PPE (personal protective equipment) provided.
• Work boot reimbursement program.
• Company issued laptop.
• Cell phone reimbursement options.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

Required

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or other applicable field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in construction observation, construction inspection, management in the industrial manufacturing sector.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving history.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Preferred, but not required

• OSHA 30 certified.
• Can be a licensed professional engineer (PE).

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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