Construction Manager

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you’ll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

The Construction Manager serves as the Owner’s advocate and provides technical, on-site leadership for assigned construction projects, which may include buildings (office buildings, maintenance garages, transfer stations, and recycling centers), pavement, and related site work. This role oversees the General Contractor, monitors the master project schedule, tracks the project budget, reviews and processes payment applications and invoices, and enforces construction quality control, from bidding and contracting through certification and closeout. The Construction Manager provides direction to contractors and technical consultants, serves as technical liaison with regulatory agencies, and may assist with landfill construction and gas infrastructure projects. Work is performed in close coordination with the Site Manager and/or project leadership, and duties may vary based on business need across the assigned Area.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Serve as the Owner’s primary point of contact with the General Contractor (GC); oversee the GC, subcontractors, and technical consultants to ensure work meets specifications, schedule, and budget; hold the GC to contractual terms, manage change order requests, and resolve field and contractual disputes
• Lead construction projects (buildings, pavement, and related site work) from design coordination through certification and closeout, following Rumpke project management and safety procedures; review architectural, civil, structural, and MEP drawings and specifications to guide construction activities
• Manage the project budget (hard and soft costs), track variances, provide cash-flow forecasts, and assist with budget preparation for new projects; audit the GC’s monthly payment applications and invoices and verify completed work on site before authorizing payment
• Monitor the GC’s master baseline schedule, identify potential critical path delays, and implement mitigation strategies; communicate risks, delays, and cost-saving opportunities and provide routine project status updates to leadership
• Conduct regular site walks to inspect construction progress; coordinate third-party inspectors, engineers, architects, and testing to certify that work meets applicable codes, drawings, and Owner standards
• Support development of RFPs and bid packages and perform bid evaluations; prepare, negotiate, and review contracts, including contractor selection and contract administration; serve as project manager of technical contracts
• Coordinate with engineers, regulatory agencies, and municipalities on permitting and approvals, and prepare and manage permits as needed; maintain working knowledge of each site’s physical features and permits and keep Site Managers informed of pertinent construction and environmental activities
• Direct project closeout, including the punch list and final deliverables (O&M manuals, warranties, as-built drawings, attic stock); coordinate final municipal inspections for the Certificate of Occupancy and facilitate release of retainage
• Identify site and construction issues (design conflicts, field conditions, schedule risks, compliance concerns), develop solutions with the Site Manager and project team, and serve as technical liaison between the field, engineering, regulatory agencies, and company leadership
• Assist with landfill construction (earthwork, liner systems, cell development) and gas infrastructure projects as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow all department rules, procedures, and instructions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to exercise good judgment and take responsibility for project outcomes
• Ability to take direction from multiple sources (Site Managers, Project leadership, regulatory contacts) and prioritize accordingly
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 3-5 years of construction management experience (Owner’s Representative, Construction Project Manager, or Resident Engineer), ideally including commercial/industrial building construction; landfill or solid waste experience a plus
• Experience with drawings and technical interpretation, cost estimation and budgeting, and planning and scheduling
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, building materials, local building codes, and safety compliance
• Proficient in Microsoft O365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project); Procore, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Trimble Office GPS preferred

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Occasionally lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Rarely lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling a max of 50 lbs
• Frequently working outside in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Frequently working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Occasionally stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Occasionally climbing and/or balancing
• Frequently sitting; occasionally standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Must be available for 24-hour emergency calls
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke’s policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.