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Construction Manager

Upstone Materials • Watertown, NY • 5d ago

Company: NEW YORK NORTH

Location: Watertown

Country: USA

Type of Contract: Regular

Publication Date: Feb 12, 2026

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com .

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visitwww.colas.com.

Compensation

$135,000-$160,000 Plus Benefits and Company Vehicle, Cell Phone and Computer/Tablet

Job Summary

Responsible for oversight and direction of construction operations in our integrated Barrett NYN market areas, including planning, execution with a focus on safety, quality, production, and profitability.

Main Responsibilities

Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives

Support, promote, and practice the Company's core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies

Promote safety of all operations in assigned areas; actively involved in continuously improving safety processes

Support and promote company strategy initiatives

Direct all aspects of construction operations under scope of responsibility to support achievement of established performance indicator targets related to safety, production, quality, and financial performance

Oversee hiring, performance management, and development activities for project management and field operations staff; maintain general oversight of subcontractors engaged in implementing construction projects

Establish, administer, and measure key goals/objectives for construction teams to support continuous improvement

Ensure collaboration, communication, team development, and recognition by establishing effective communication channels, leading team meetings, etc.

Establish budgets and construction schedules, prepare monthly forecasts, and monitor operational performance; present operational budgets, forecasts, and profit/loss metrics to senior management

Review profit and loss reports for construction contracts and ensure that accurate steps are taken to correct issues

Review construction costs and product quality; modify programs to maintain and improve profitable operations

Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to construction operations

Oversee bidding and estimating processes; review and analyze bid results; review and co-sign construction contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders; actively research market with the aid of project management/estimating team to plan estimating & bid schedule

Develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams and external vendors, customers, representatives of local/county/state government and industry partners

Coordinate with asset management team to develop capital expense budget and equipment utilization plans to support sustainability and growth

Skills

10+ years of progressive experience in paving, utility, and road/bridge construction or similar industry required

Ability to lead and motivate others; at least 6+ years of experience effectively managing and leading teams

Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local agency (OSHA/MSHA, DEQ, DOT, etc.) regulations

Experience managing budgets, performing in-depth financial analysis, and forecasting

Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated, requiring minimal direct guidance

Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, problem-solve, and work under consistent pressure of deadlines

Demonstrated proficiency using computer programs, including MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), and production/scheduling planning software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or similar field (and/or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record

Physical Requirements

Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines

Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device

Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity

Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Frequently required to Stand/work on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk using a computer

Frequently work near heavy equipment and machinery, exposure to loud noise

Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all-weather conditions

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document (https://www.colasusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ColasUSA_EEOStatement.pdf) . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

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Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .

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