Construction Manager
Required skills
- construction industry
- vertical construction
- horizontal construction
- construction management
- Microsoft office
- Excel
- Word
- MS Project
- Outlook
- Bluebeam
Nice to have
- heavy civil construction
- aviation construction
- DOT construction
- public infrastructure
- Federal requirements
- state provisions
Role summary
Foth, a science and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a Construction Manager for their growing airports team in Louisville, KY. This role involves construction management, administration, and observation for both horizontal and vertical construction projects for aviation clients. Responsibilities include leading coordination meetings, managing staff, monitoring contractor progress, handling RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, cost estimating, contract administration, and grant compliance. The position requires a minimum of 8 years of construction industry experience and 3 years in a construction management role, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Procore.
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 750 members across 33 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart and caring team, Foth may be the place for you.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference that contributes to our impressive 92+% member retention rate! Learn more at foth.com/careers.
Foth is continuing to grow our airports team in Louisville, KY, and we’re looking for a Construction Manager who wants to build a long-term career in aviation. In this role, you’ll support airport clients and help bring projects to life through construction management, administration, and observation across both horizontal and vertical construction.
Foth supports both commercial and general aviation clients across the Southeastern and Midwestern US, providing civil engineering and construction solutions for airside and landside projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Work collaboratively and build effective relationships with project engineers, architects, contractors, and clients
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Lead coordination meetings and stakeholder engagement (includes airline tenants, CBP, TSA, Airport Staff, and contractors)
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Train and manage Construction Observation Staff
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Monitor contractor progress and construction schedules
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Manage RFI/submittals review process, prevailing wage/ labor compliance, change order development and coordination and processing of pay applications
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Assist with cost estimating, contract administration, and grant compliance throughout the duration of the project
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Perform other duties as needed
Required Qualifications:
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Associate's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent technical experience
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Minimum 8 years of increasing responsibility in a similar role in the construction industry pertaining to construction of vertical and horizontal infrastructure
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Minimum 3 years of experience in a construction management role
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Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word, MS Project, Outlook), Bluebeam, Procore (or equivalent)
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Able to pass a Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA)
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field
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Proficiency in design, construction, and public infrastructure principles and practices
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Experience in heavy civil, aviation and/or DOT construction projects
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Knowledge of Federal requirements/specifications, state provisions and specifications related to construction and construction administration
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Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
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