Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.

We are seeking a Construction Manager for our First Quality Tissue Midwest, LLC facility located in Defiance, OH.  This position will be responsible for pre-construction and primary point of contact for all construction project activities associated with water treatment. Manages on site First Quality resources, as well as all vendors and service organizations, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget. The CM reports to the Project Manager working alongside Procurement and Project Controls. This position provides construction expertise for the design phase and bid package development; manages all aspects of RW/WW field construction and administration along with Construction Check-out Activities.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Pre-Construction: Providing constructability reviews with Engineers for detailed design. Work will include traveling to respective company office locations.

• Assist with package development, bidder interviews and selection.

• Champion the project’s Safety & Quality control programs.

• Provide direction, supervision and development to all direct reports, ensures that all project team members receive clear direction, feedback and development.

• Manage any health, safety or environmental incidents that may occur to ensure incidents are properly investigated and corrective actions are identified and implemented.

• Plan, organize and direct construction project activities to meet schedule.

• Coordinate the work of selected contractors and ensure all work is completed in a safe manner.

• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering personnel to ensure FQT standards are achieved during the construction phase.

• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building, safety codes, environmental regulation and all other regulations. Ensure all necessary permits and licenses are obtained.

• Provide regular verbal and/or written communication to the Project Manager on construction objectives and status. Attend and provide updates for management meetings.

• Work with Project Controls to ensure legitimacy and accuracy of change orders and invoices.

• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related filed.

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with a proven track record of success. Paper & Pulp experience desirable.

• Minimum OSHA 30 Training.

• Demonstrated capability leading a diverse team to achieve overall project goals

• Adhere to the First Quality core values of Humanity, Philosophy and working together.

• Ability to track and mange project schedule and costs to maximize efficiency.

• Must be comfortable in both professional office and field work environments.

• Proficient in MS Word/Excel/Outlook and project scheduling tools.

• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

• Skill in documenting and assessing field conditions, RFI’s and change orders.

• Understanding of Contract documentation, specifications and drawings.

• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Geographic mobility and willingness to relocate a very desirable quality.

What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities

• Paid time off (three-week minimum)

• Medical, dental and vision starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)

• Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)

• Tuition assistance

• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

• ...and more!