Construction Manager

About the role

Join a high-impact capital expansion initiative as a Construction Manager supporting major facility and infrastructure projects within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll serve as the onsite leader overseeing construction execution from planning through startup, coordinating multiple trades and contractors while driving project progress, safety, quality, and operational readiness. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex industrial projects and play a critical role in bringing new systems and facilities online.

About TAI: TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well‑rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another. Learn more about us at https://www.tai.inc/

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of capital projects from construction planning through commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
• Manage EPC contractors, general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
• Coordinate mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and utility installations.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address schedule, cost, quality, and resource challenges.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and work packages.
• Facilitate daily contractor coordination meetings and provide project status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage punch list activities, mechanical completion, turnover, and final project documentation.
• Coordinate pressure testing, system flushing and cleaning, equipment installation verification, and turnover readiness activities.
• Support commissioning and startup activities including equipment energization, instrument loop checks, mechanical alignments, functional testing, and operational readiness reviews.
• Manage and validate all construction permits and safe work authorizations prior to execution.
• Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Hot Work Programs, Confined Space Entry, Excavation Permits, Line Break Permits, Energized Electrical Work, Crane and Rigging Activities.
• Conduct field audits and safety inspections to verify work is being performed in accordance with approved permits, job hazard analyses