Job Purpose

A Herc Senior Field Construction Manager is responsible for the field leadership of on-site construction activities for regional corporate facilities. This role coordinates with the Director, Facilities Management & Construction and acts as the main point of contact for all day-to-day on-site and field activities during construction of new facilities. The principal objective is to ensure service delivery is to a quality standard, delivered in a consistent manner and appropriate to business need. Manage on-site general contractors, third party suppliers and vendors installing equipment, IT and phone installations, and oversee sign installations. Construction activities specifically include providing project management services for the design and construction of showroom facility renovations and new greenfield projects. 

What you will do...

• Develop, monitor and oversee construction schedules for all project activities including GC work, IT, security, signs, fleet, tank and fueling equipment installations, and city inspections.
• Coordinate weekly conference calls for coordination of all construction and field activities and complete weekly meeting minutes to document and track responsible parties and critical due dates.
• Schedule and coordinate temporary storage and security of any equipment, tools, and materials received prior to opening of a location.
• Liaise with business units to confirm consistency in delivery and occupant needs are met.
• Ensure business units are supported through appropriate delivery
• Initial site visits to survey new and existing locations for work scope definition to determine design requirements
• Assist with bidding of renovation and/or greenfield plans by holding on-site pre-bid meetings with contractors and suppliers as necessary.
• Travel to the construction sites, ensuring Herc Rentals standards are being followed, and defined project goals and objectives are met. 
• Create and update a master project schedule for all greenfield sites and facility renovations for the calendar year
• Ensure the service providers deliver their contracted service levels to the standards required.
• Assist in selecting general contractors and suppliers to bid through pre-qualification process. 
• Manage build-to-suit developers’ construction of major capital improvement projects (i.e. greenfield sites, major renovations)
• Demonstrate active participation in Herc Rentals Safety Culture, always prioritizing the safetyof team members and customers alike
• Support all team members
• Learn and follow all company procedures and protocols
• Manage design, permitting, and construction of new greenfield and renovation projects such that delivery is made with high quality standards, on schedule, and within budget.
• Implement agreed facilities standards, techniques and tracking mechanisms across the portfolio of buildings, plant and equipment to ensure a consistently high standard of delivery.
• Coordinate all aspects of the construction phase of each assigned project by identifying critical deadlines, scheduling appropriate meetings, and raising potential problems to besolved pro-actively.
• Review and understand executed general contractor and supplier construction contracts and plans to ensure construction is being completed in compliance with same

Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Proven track record with a minimum 2 years in similar or related role within the heavyequipment and/or construction markets preferred
• Hands on experience with large property portfolios
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Programs
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Dependability

Skills

• Ability to drive/operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment
• Ability to engage in natural verbal interaction with customers
• Ability to follow up with customers in a timely manner
• Able to walk into unfamiliar environments and adjust rapidly to the setting
• Attention to detail