Associate Construction Manager

JOB TITLE: Associate Construction ManagerDEPARTMENT: Platform Delivery REPORTS TO: Construction Manager or Senior Construction ManagerSUMMARY: Assist in the management of all aspects of construction projects, from planning to closeout, to ensure performance certainty, including safety, project turnover dates, cost control, quality of craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction. Provide leadership and direction in construction management policies and fostering key relationships to include general contractors, trade partners, AHJs, and other essential project vendors and suppliers. Will work closely with Senior Construction Manager andor Director, Construction Management in the development and implementation of construction management best practices, procedures and tools.Travel may be required to support additional projects and pursuits. Projects are expected to be throughout North America and could extend into LATAM, South America, and EMEA.Responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of construction projects.Projects will be large, fast moving, complex, and require a high degree of coordination and proactive leadership.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Support projects from inception through customer or business turnover, with heavy focus and leadership in the preconstruction, construction, commissioning and turnover phases of projects. The Associate Construction Manager operates as the primary support role to the Construction Manager (CM) or Senior Construction Manager (SCM) for the lifecycle of the project.Supporting accountabilities as directed by the CM or SCM include:Provide guidance and project leadership including ground up construction, remodels, renovations, and fit outs, ensuring performance certainty of anize and lead cross function work groups, including design, engineering, procurement, land enablement, commercial, operations, ITnetwork, sales, solutions architecture, legal, brand strategy, finance, and accounting as needed to achieve construction management best practices.Develop collaborative relationships with the construction community including general contractors, MEP trade partners, CSA trades, local Authorities Having Jurisdiction, design partners, and other key project vendors and suppliers.Active management of project budgeting from project inception through the various design phases and the completion of building turnover.Manage budgets during the design phase to utilize cost data as an input to design decisions.Direct as many as 25+ external vendors per project comprising of general contractors, A&E design teams, commissioning agents, equipment suppliers, etc.Assist in development and implementation of company and departmental processes and best management practices within areas of responsibility. Create effective tools to empower and incentivize contracting and design partners to innovate approaches and solutions for project delivery and specific challenges.Ensure effective contract administration including generation, review, management, and monitoring of prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, cost forecasts, and other pertinent documents and documentation. Assure that internal controls are in place at each step of the process. Inspect work in place and work in progress to ensure same meets or exceeds quality, specification, and schedule requirements. Advocate for self-growth and promotion by seeking out training, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. Provide subject-matter expertise in areas of responsibility. Reports status, successes, challenges and plans of action to management team and company on a timely basis. Operates in lockstep with the DM on each project to ensure proper communicationsescalations and regular reporting to all internal and external parties and leadershiptegrates with the sales and solutions engineering teams during the revenue generation process to meet with customers and ensure technical deliverables are terfaces with customers through fit out design, construction and integration; accountable to successful delivery of customer contracts.Manages the project with the business in mind and works to ensure the project is meeting directives of CRCSLTBoard.Operates with a constant mindset of continuous improvement, creativity, efficiency and innovation.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management or a related field. 2+ years progressive experience in successfully managing commercial construction projects or programs, with data center experience strongly preferred.Knowledge of lean construction methodologies and tools.Active listening and collaboration skills to engage all stakeholders in decision making processes. Basic understanding of various project delivery methods including IPD, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build.Basic understanding of various contract methods including lump sum, CM at risk, open book GMP, etc.Working knowledge of building construction and project management processes and procedures.Working knowledge of the design of data centers. Ability to analyze and evaluate construction documents including drawings, specifications and petency in CPM scheduling methods, construction cost estimating, proposal generation and development, document management and contract administration Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and other industry computer applications.Exceptional leadership, communication, written and verbal presentation, negotiation, analytical and team-building skills.Ability to multi-task and work within a team on projects in an extremely fast-paced and demanding environment.Highly organized and detail oriented.Performs other related duties as assigned by management.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:Frequently required to standwalksitFrequently required to bendclimbFrequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterityOccasionally work near moving mechanical parts The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you'll have access to the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us. Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.

Created: 2025-02-21