Manager Construction Management

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Kohler Co., a world-class manufacturer of exceptional kitchen and bath products, engines and power generations systems, distinguished furniture, and renowned for luxurious hospitality businesses is seeking a Manager of Construction Management to work in the Facilities Engineering and Construction Management group.

In this roll, the Manager of Construction Management will
manage and lead the activities of the associates in the Construction Management department through review of the preparation and execution of Project Management activities and performance measurement. Lead the efforts to develop and maintain standard project management procedures. Mentor project managers in team leadership skills. Provide departmental administration in the areas of capital planning, financial planning, strategic planning, resource management and personnel administration.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervise the Construction Management department which includes Construction Project Managers, both domestically and abroad, for all Greenfield activities.

2. Supervise the development of Project Managers in the Construction Management organization, through formal training, coaching, and standard operating procedures.

3. Supervise the Project Management Process (PMP) review meetings and direct efforts to routinely review and update the procedures and templates utilized in the PMP process.

4. Meet with business groups to identify new projects and support Kohler Company’s continued domestic and international growth by providing the appropriate Project Management services for site selection activities and for the design and construction of new facilities and major facility expansions.

5. Assure that project ACTs provide the most cost effective solutions and provide achievable results.

6. Review and approve project budgets, schedules, quality standards and project support requirements developed by Project Managers.

7. Supervise and assist Project Managers in the development of project documentation to include specifications and design documents to support project content, goals and objectives.

8. Supervise and assist Project Managers in the implementation of the design and construction phase of the project through review of bid documents, contractor qualification and selection, and contracting for required design and construction services.


9. Supervise and assist Project Managers to manage the implementation phase of the project through monitoring and reviewing the design and construction activities and their impact on project budget and schedule while ensuring compliance with construction documentation and obtaining required approvals.

10. Supervise and assist the Project Managers in construction and contract administration by monitoring contractor’s work sequence, schedule, safety, payment applications, design and construction quality and taking corrective action as required, culminating with final acceptance of the completed work.

11. Supervise and assist Project Managers in the administrative closure of contracts and ensure delivery of all necessary documentation to the business group responsible for operations of the facility.

12. Prepare detailed and summary project reports as required for management presentation.

13. Communicate the project to supporting departments and direct their activities to provide expertise as required by project scope and content.

14. Travel domestically and/or internationally up to 35% average per year. Short-term peak travel periods could be up to 50%.

15. Review and prepare departmental budgets and documents in support of Kohler’s planning programs.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires B.S. degree in engineering or science with a minimum of 12 years of related experience in major technical project management. A working knowledge of engineering fields related to facility design and construction. (MBA or MS in Engineering Management preferred.)

Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Significant experience mentoring project teams and team leaders is required. Position is action oriented requiring the incumbent to creatively plan and execute construction programs with limited resources. Professional Registration is desirable but not required