Field Construction Manager

Job Summary:: Job Summary 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. Verifies number of parking and handicapped stalls and ADA slope. Measure square footage of asphalt, concrete apron, and sidewalks. Make note of electric and sewer locations (DigSafe). Conducts material and soil testing as needed. Clearly marks repair areas on aerial (asphalt in numerals, concrete in letters). Takes photos and/or video of overall lot and repair areas. 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. Represents KAI in a professional manner at all times Qualifications (Experience, Education & Certifications, Key Attributes):: Required General Skills Ability to work in a demanding and nebulous environment in sometimes extreme heat Excellent written and verbal communication skills Sense of urgency and passion for excellence Assertive yet diplomatic Customer service oriented Extremely observant with strict attention to detail Excellent listening skills Ability to follow directions to the letter Required Education and Skills Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction management, or business preferred 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. 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.