Senior Construction Manager

Core Job Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Construction Managers and Construction Engineers; provide performance feedback and support career growth.
• Set clear expectations for each CM regarding project execution standards, communication cadence, cost management, and client interface.
• Identify staffing gaps across the portfolio and coordinate with Director of Construction on resource deployment and hiring needs.
• Ensure each CM has a full understanding of their project’s Construction Execution Plan, budget, schedule, and contract requirements.
• Delegate appropriate authority to CMs while maintaining accountability for portfolio-level outcomes.
• Monitor cost, schedule, progress, and productivity across all assigned projects; analyze deviations and direct corrective action.
• Conduct regular project reviews with CMs to assess execution health, surface risks, and maintain alignment.
• Advise executive leadership of developments that could affect project schedule, cost, client relationships, or interdepartmental operations.
• Review and approve change order documentation, cost analyses, and project reports prepared by CMs.
• Participate in FEL1/2/3 planning, constructability reviews, and bid development to embed field perspective into estimates and execution strategies.
• Contribute to construction schedule development, work breakdown structures, resource loading, and equipment planning during preconstruction phases.
• Support the Estimating team with labor productivity inputs, subcontractor evaluation, and construction risk identification.
• Review and provide input on contract scope documents, specifications, and drawings prior to project award.
• Serve as a senior H+M representative in client meetings, project reviews, and executive briefings; develop and maintain strong owner relationships.
• Develop an atmosphere of open and honest communication between H+M and Owner, with the goal of excellence in client relationships.
• Identify key project stakeholders early in the project lifecycle and establish communication protocols with the project team.
• Represent H+M during bid process, scope development, and project management forums.
• Champion H+M’s “Take It Personal” safety culture; actively promote HSE awareness as a natural part of field leadership.
• Ensure all projects within the portfolio meet H+M Quality standards; support corrective action when deficiencies are identified.
• Participate in safety walks, incident reviews, and HSE leadership activities across assigned sites.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent field experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 12 years of industrial construction experience with at least 5 years in a Construction Manager role, EPC experience beneficial.
• Deep familiarity with self-perform construction and multi-project execution environments. Experience in EPC delivery preferred.
• Strong command of construction cost management, schedule control, and change management practices.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organization.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering projects within budget and schedule.
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of establishing respect and credibility through actions, judgment, and personal presence.