Field Construction Manager at Pave America in Bucyrus, KS

The Field Construction Manager oversees on-site construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role coordinates daily operations, manages subcontractors and field personnel, and ensures compliance with plans, specifications, and company standards. The Field Construction Manager proactively identifies issues, facilitates solutions, and maintains clear communication with project managers, engineers, and clients. Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential to maintaining efficient jobsite operations and delivering high-quality project results. Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities: Road warrior during asphalt construction season. Conducts site surveys to identify problem areas for scope creation. Checks type and condition of drainage.
Conducts material and soil testing as needed.
Submits completed surveys to Project Manager and uploads report and photos into the PaveIT system. Travels to job sites and monitors work from start to finish to ensure that each phase of work is completed properly in order to eliminate future punch list items (first to arrive and last to leave each day). As on site quality control manager, documents the adherence to specifications and requirements. Ensures that all safety procedures are followed per KAI safety policy. Keeps excellent records of all job activities and uploads reports and photos to the PaveIT system daily. Communicates with assigned project manager on a daily basis. Builds rapport with all parties on the job (client, subcontractor, and other professionals). Conducts pre-construction meetings with all stakeholders. Meets with customer’s appointed representative each morning to go over the day’s schedule and discuss any operations that may require cooperation during the business day. Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes): To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, or business Hands on pavement construction knowledge preferred Technically savvy. iPhone, Android, Tablet, Copy Machine, Printer, Phone System Operation,with strong aptitude for learning new software applications. Physical Requirements: (Each to have one of the following based on the position: Never, Rarely, Occasionally, Constantly) Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods: Constantly Moving about to accomplish tasks at a worksite or moving from one worksite to another: Constantly Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching: Constantly Adjusting, moving and lifting objects in all directions: Constantly Talking and hearing to communicate with others: Constantly Seeing to perform job duties at close range, such as monitors or screens: Rarely Seeing to perform job duties at a distance, such as driving or operating equipment: Constantly Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers: Constantly Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like: Occasionally Operating machinery and/or power tools: Occasionally Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment: Occasionally The ability to travel regionally or nationally: Occasionally Physical Demands: Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing: Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds: Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds: Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more: Working Conditions: Low temperatures: Occasionally High temperatures: Occasionally Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind: Occasionally Noisy environments: Occasionally Hazardous conditions: Occasionally Shift work, to include overnight work: Occasionally Frequent overtime, including weekends: Occasionally Office environment: Occasionally Pave America and it's companies offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.