Construction Manager

About the role

At E Tech Group, one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States, we provide IT automation and control solutions to clients in Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. As an On‑Site Construction Manager you will manage and coordinate the installation phases of projects, work directly with general and subcontractors, report to the lead project manager, and must be local to the San Jose area and willing to report on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Be in charge of the E Tech Low Voltage Subcontractor’s scope and schedule as it pertains to the installation of a given Data Center project.
• Be responsible for delivering the installation portion of a given project on time and under budget, as defined by the E Tech Lead Project Manager.
• Be responsible for communications between client and subcontractors by working closely with the Lead Project Manager.
• Work with the Project Manager to develop the project labor resource plan and quality control plan to meet the client’s schedule objective and project budget requirements.
• Maintain firm control of scope and compliance with FRS and contract requirements; ensure the subcontractor scope is well defined and communicated, proactively communicate and obtain any required Change Orders, and develop additional scope opportunities that may serve the client’s objective.
• Develop and maintain project cost budgets and reports; manage estimated cost at completion, earned value, and contingency; forecast monthly project costs to avoid overruns.
• Work with the project team to achieve tasks and milestones on schedule and under budget; coordinate with Operations to assign the right resources at the optimal time; communicate progress to the team and client and advocate for the project team.
• Identify project risks in advance and mobilize necessary resources to mitigate risks.
• Embody E Tech Group’s Core Values, prioritizing the success of the company, clients, and professional development of associates.

Requirements

• BS Engineering degree or equivalent educational background.
• 10 years of experience in a project and/or construction management environment.
• Proficient in the utilization of project and construction management principles, methods, and tools.
• Experience in industrial controls for data centers, building management, consumer products, automotive, food & beverage, process industries, energy management, or similar industries.
• Experience in building construction and managing subcontractors.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.
• Must be local to the San Jose area and willing to report on‑site.

Skills

• Knowledge and expertise of Low Voltage installation of conduit, cable, etc.
• Experienced in the use of project management software such as MS Project.
• Experience managing control systems, HMI, plant data historian, and other industrial projects.
• Experience with MES/MOM solution implementation.

Pay

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000

Benefits

• 401k with company match and prompt enrollment; employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off including paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave, and sick time.
• Training and continuing education from day one to support learning and growth.