Engineering and Construction Manager page is loaded Engineering and Construction Manager Apply remote type Hybrid locations Bogotá time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-147 It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Responsibilities: Technical lead supporting the preparation of business cases (interacting with cross-functional teams) regarding the construction plan, budget and schedule, including identifying key project risks. Interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms as required to the project team. Ensure adherence to the ECLA defined Development Standard. Regularly update and maintain the ECLA construction book of standards to reflect industry best practices and internal guidelines focusing on our internal cost to build metrics. Maintain clear communication with design and build partners, holding them accountable for compliance with scope, roles, and project requirements. Facilitate cooperation between internal and external parties to maintain project integrity with clear guidelines on internal vs external roles. Assist in contracting soil preparation & environmental studies during business case development and providing guidance on land options during Greenfield discovery Assist in due diligence on acquisitions for improvement and/or expansion opportunities with existing sites in consideration for acquisition Lead preparation of RFP documents and selection of General Contractors / Design-Builders , or subcontractors who work on construction projects. Responsible to prepare / administer proper construction and administration contracts and negotiate revisions and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Prepare and manage purchasing processes within Free Trade Zones and align purchasing timelines with design and build partners Reviewing engineering and architectural drawings to ensure that all regulations, building & safety codes, and specifications are being followed. Evaluat ion of construction methods and determine cost-effectiveness of plans . Work directly with Project Managers and other team members on construction projects, providing timely construction updates and interacting as necessary with any company -employed 3rd parties. Tracking and controlling the construction schedules and the associated costs for achieving project completion within the budget and time allotted . Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather , or emergencies at construction sites . R esolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems . Verify documents such as sub-contractor lien releases are in place prior to payments to contractors . Review progress reports, checking on reported difficulties and correcting any safety violation or other deficiencies , and communicate deviations from the plan. Lead efforts to investigat e new construction technologies, practices and methods to deploy in projects . Preparation, and maintenance of, project cost benchmarking to ensure clear visibility of regional construction costs . Support (with PMO) construction review meetings with contractors (where applicable) to monitor and control progress. Manage resolution of issues and action items to ensure all deliverables are achieved . E nsure all company new builds comply with current c orporate, national , regional and local municipality regulations and standards. Qualifications/Additional Skills: 10 + years ’ experience within the industry (or similar industry) , with focus on building, refrigeration & equipment design & construction/ implementation Proven track record of delivering new facilities in the food industry (or similar industry) Possess technical skills in the ammonia , freon and C02 refrigeration systems, mechanical & electrical fields Ability to lead resource planning efforts in large, multi-facility warehousing environments with multiple and concurrent project oversight. Fluent in English preferred Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization and external contacts. Strong computer skills required , including the Microsoft Office Suite, primarily expertise with Excel and ideally, experience in AutoCad Travel – Up to 75 % If you like wild growth and working with collaboration, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 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