Overview
Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.
Keller is looking for an experienced Construction Manager to lead field operations on a long-term project in Asheville, NC. This is an onsite role that owns day-to-day execution of deep foundations and earth retention work. The Construction Manager will have direct oversight of superintendents, foremen, craft crews, and equipment, and will partner closely with the Project Manager to deliver the work safely, on schedule, and on budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead all onsite field operations, including oversight of superintendents, foremen, crews, subcontractors, and equipment
- Partner with the Project Manager to build and maintain the project schedule, sequence work into logical phases, and hit contractual milestones
- Determine labor, rig, and equipment requirements and resource-load the schedule for foundation and earth retention scopes, including drilled shafts, micropiles, soldier pile and lagging, soil nails, and tiebacks
- Track production, cost, and earned value against the budget, and flag variances early with recovery plans
- Review and interpret plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents, and make sure field teams build to them
- Own site safety and compliance with Keller’s safety program, OSHA, and owner and GC requirements
- Coordinate daily with the GC, owner’s representatives, engineers, and inspectors on sequencing, access, testing, and QA/QC
- Manage field issues as they come up (differing site conditions, obstructions, weather delays, equipment breakdowns) and document impacts for change management
- Recruit, develop, and evaluate superintendents, foremen, and craft, including craft competency evaluations, training, and disciplinary procedures when needed
- Prepare progress reports and lead regular inspections so the work meets quality, safety, and performance standards
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in heavy civil or foundation construction, including time managing superintendents and multiple crews
- Strong experience in deep foundations and earth retention strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of foundation drill rigs, cranes, and support equipment, and the ability to match equipment to the task and ground conditions
- Experience drilling in rock and working on steep or restricted-access sites is a plus
- Experience with project costing, schedule management, and earned value reporting
- Proven ability to mentor and develop superintendents, foremen, and crew members
- Strong communication skills with field crews, engineers, GCs, owners, and leadership
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, Teams, Outlook); Primavera P6 experience is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent field leadership experience
- Must be able to work onsite in Asheville, NC for the duration of the project
