Construction Manager

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988, ITAC is a true success story—growing from a $5K loan to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees across six offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

This is a seconded position: the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. The role is a full-time contract anticipated to last 6 months with potential for direct hire by the client. Work will be onsite at the client’s West Haven, CT, and/or Piscataway, NJ location.

About the role

We are seeking a Construction Manager to lead construction management and administrative efforts across industrial projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with safety practices, industry standards, and alignment with project objectives. This role involves communication and collaboration with multiple project managers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for projects
• Track process improvement costs and report variances
• Assist in execution planning, risk identification, and mitigation strategies for production readiness
• Participate in estimating, cost analysis, and sales support for industrialization projects
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and professional development activities
• Communicate with multiple project managers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering Discipline preferred
• 3-5+ years in construction management or construction administration supporting projects
• Experience building schedules
• Familiarity with multidiscipline project environments and new product introduction (NPI) processes
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial construction environments
• Experience with manufacturing plant shutdowns
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and applicable safety standards
• Knowledge of general plant safety requirements (including hot work permits, lock-out tag-out, etc.)
• Knowledge of permitting through AHJs
• Ability to troubleshoot production and process issues under pressure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care for employees and their immediate families

Pay

The typical base salary range for this position is $90,000–$140,000.