Blum Construction offers unparalleled stability in the construction industry. Founded in 1923, we have weathered tough economic storms for nearly a century and have emerged as a stronger organization with each challenge. With offices in Winston-Salem, Greensboro, Asheville, Charlotte, and Raleigh, we build structures that transform communities through our work in higher education, senior living, healthcare, non-profits and many other sectors. 

We understand, very clearly, that it is our people who will enable us to be even stronger in our second century. 

Summary:   

Provide overall management direction for existing projects and develop new business opportunities relative to a particular client, group of clients, geographical area or type of project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and staff key field positions
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within boundaries of company policy
• Initiate and maintain liaison with client and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site Superintendent to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures
• Represent company in project meetings; assist in strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with client
• Supervise the work of the Superintendents and crew, as well as the Project Managers (I and II), and the operations administrative staff
• Comprehends, teaches and implements FLB Best Practices and assist in the revisions of the existing FLB Best Practices
• Regularly reviews the site with the Superintendents for compliance to the project safety plan, stressing a zero tolerance for unsafe work practices and addresses any issues that arise immediately
• Participates in the FLB Strategic Plan
• Leads by example:
• Productive hours on the job
• Regularly participates in personal training and education
• Is punctual, honest and responsible when dealing with customer, partner and FLB employee issues

• Initiate challenges to the superintendents, foremen, crew members and the operations administrative staff to be:
• More productive
• Thoroughly trained
• Safety conscious of self and others
• Be a team member

 Qualification Requirements:

• Requires a four year engineering degree or equivalent combination of experience and training/experience plus extensive (ten or more years) experience/knowledge of construction, design, finance management required
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance
• Thorough knowledge of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities vital; superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential
• Advance understanding of cost accounting, construction technology and working knowledge of Excel and Word
• Excellent communication, organization and supervisory skills essential, as well as the ability to motivate work force

 Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit or stand and walk for extended periods of time with the occasional ability to stoop or kneel
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule and travel.  Position may require evening and weekend hours, as well as the occasional overnight trip
• Vision abilities for this position include close vision as well as distance vision
• Ability to repetitiously use hands and fingers to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

NOTE:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) matching
• PTO
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Gym Membership Reimbursement