Senior Construction Manager

About the role

You will step into a highly visible leadership role where your decisions directly influence project performance, client confidence, and organizational success. This is an opportunity to lead high-impact projects in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments where operational excellence and collaboration are critical.

Responsibilities

• Leading construction execution across one or more complex projects, ensuring alignment with business, production, and organizational priorities
• Developing and overseeing integrated project plans that translate strategic objectives into practical execution frameworks
• Driving schedule adherence, cost control, quality performance, and safety outcomes across all construction activities
• Building a deep understanding of customer objectives, contract terms, and corporate policies to inform effective decision-making
• Providing leadership to project teams, including direct and indirect reports, with accountability for performance management, development, and workforce planning
• Troubleshooting complex construction challenges and implementing practical, results-oriented solutions
• Leading organizational project change initiatives, introducing new ideas and approaches to improve delivery performance
• Collaborating across engineering, project controls, procurement, and construction teams to ensure coordinated and efficient project execution
• Communicating effectively with senior leadership and clients, presenting complex proposals, risks, and recommendations with clarity and confidence
• Influencing stakeholders and fostering a cooperative, team-based environment that drives accountability and performance
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of construction systems, processes, and tools

Requirements

A degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

Typically 15+ years of progressive experience in construction, project management, or technical project delivery, including leadership roles

Proven experience managing complex, high-impact construction projects or programs with measurable delivery outcomes

Strong commercial and contractual awareness, with the ability to align execution with cost, schedule, and performance objectives

Demonstrated leadership capability, including managing large teams, driving accountability, and mentoring others

Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to develop tactical plans and lead implementation in complex environments

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site execution practices, and integrated project delivery

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and client stakeholders

A collaborative, participative leadership style that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Advanced understanding of construction systems, processes, and tools, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and guide others

Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy while aligning with organizational goals, policies, and project frameworks

Qualifications

Advanced understanding of construction systems, processes, and tools, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and guide others

Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy while aligning with organizational goals, policies, and project frameworks

Skills

Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to develop tactical plans and lead implementation in complex environments

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, site execution practices, and integrated project delivery

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and client stakeholders

A collaborative, participative leadership style that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• paid-time off
• holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US)
• medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K plan

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Full-time position