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Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.\nWhen you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.\nThis is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!\nThe Construction Manager serves as the Owner’s advocate and provides technical, on-site leadership for assigned construction projects, which may include buildings (office buildings, maintenance garages, transfer stations, and recycling centers), pavement, and related site work. This role oversees the General Contractor, monitors the master project schedule, tracks the project budget, reviews and processes payment applications and invoices, and enforces construction quality control, from bidding and contracting through certification and closeout. The Construction Manager provides direction to contractors and technical consultants, serves as technical liaison with regulatory agencies, and may assist with landfill construction and gas infrastructure projects. Work is performed in close coordination with the Site Manager and/or project leadership, and duties may vary based on business need across the assigned Area.\nResponsibilities of Position:\nServe as the Owner’s primary point of contact with the General Contractor (GC); oversee the GC, subcontractors, and technical consultants to ensure work meets specifications, schedule, and budget; hold the GC to contractual terms, manage change order requests, and resolve field and contractual disputes\nLead construction projects (buildings, pavement, and related site work) from design coordination through certification and closeout, following Rumpke project management and safety procedures; review architectural, civil, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications to guide construction activities\nManage the project budget (hard and soft costs), track variances, provide cash-flow forecasts, and assist with budget preparation for new projects; audit the GC’s monthly payment applications and invoices and verify completed work on site before authorizing payment\nMonitor the GC’s master baseline schedule, identify potential critical path delays, and implement mitigation strategies; communicate risks, delays, and cost-saving opportunities and provide routine project status updates to leadership\nConduct regular site walks to inspect construction progress; coordinate third-party inspectors, engineers, architects, and testing to certify that work meets applicable codes, drawings, and Owner standards\nSupport development of RFPs and bid packages and perform bid evaluations; prepare, negotiate, and review contracts, including contractor selection and contract administration; serve as project manager of technical contracts\nCoordinate with engineers, regulatory agencies, and municipalities on permitting and approvals, and prepare and manage permits as needed; maintain working knowledge of each site’s physical features and permits and keep Site Managers informed of pertinent construction and environmental activities\nDirect project closeout, including the punch list and final deliverables (O&M manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, attic stock); coordinate final municipal inspections for the Certificate of Occupancy and facilitate release of retainage\nIdentify site and construction issues (design conflicts, field conditions, schedule risks, compliance concerns), develop solutions with the Site Manager and project team, and serve as technical liaison between the field, engineering, regulatory agencies, and company leadership\nAssist with landfill construction (earthwork, liner systems, cell development) and gas infrastructure projects as needed\nPerform other duties as assigned\nSupervisory Responsibility:\nThis position will not manage employees\nSkills & Abilities Needed for Position:\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills \nAbility to follow all department rules, procedures, and instructions \nAbility to work independently and as part of a team \nAbility to exercise good judgment and take responsibility for project outcomes \nAbility to take direction from multiple sources (Site Managers, Project leadership, regulatory contacts) and prioritize accordingly \nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously\nExperience & Knowledge Needed for Position:\n3-5 years of construction management experience (Owner’s Representative, Construction Project Manager, or Resident Engineer), ideally including commercial/industrial building construction; landfill or solid waste experience a plus \nExperience with drawings and technical interpretation, cost estimation and budgeting, and planning and scheduling \nStrong understanding of construction contracts, building materials, local building codes, and safety compliance \nProficient in Microsoft O365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); Procore, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Trimble Office GPS preferred\nPhysical Requirements in a Regular Workday:\nOccasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs\nRarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs\nFrequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions\nFrequentlyworking in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter\nOccasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling\nOccasionally climbing and/or balancing\nFrequently sitting; occasionally standing/walking\nAdditional Working Conditions/Aspects:\nPossible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas\nExposure to residential and commercial waste\nAbility to travel between offices, as required\nAbility to work flexible hours; 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It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.\nRumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. 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