Senior Construction Manager (Mid-Central/Midwest)

About the role

The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for complex, high-value capital projects including major renovations, expansions, ground-up design-build and build-to-suit construction. Construction Managers are Owner's representatives who focus primarily on capital projects and project-based facility improvements. Facilities-related involvement may occur where work is complex, high-impact, or capital in nature. Final selected candidate will be located in the Mid-Central/Midwest region.

What You'll Do

• Lead complex or high-value capital projects, including major renovations, expansions, ground-up design-build and build-to-suit construction
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects
• Provide strategic input on project planning and execution
• Engage senior leadership and key stakeholders as required
• Serve as primary contact and provide regular project updates to stakeholders
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define project scopes and translate requirements into detailed estimates to establish project budget parameters
• Identify potential risks and value engineering opportunities
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update project schedules to track key milestones, deliverables, and completion dates while proactively identifying and addressing potential delays
• Manage complex project delivery methods
• Develop comprehensive bid packages, including scopes of work, technical specifications, and project requirements
• Prepare detailed bid analyses and cost comparisons and provide strategic contractor recommendations for presentation to senior leadership
• Oversee project budgets and financial performance
• Lead contract negotiations and risk management
• Manage project closeout
• Lead and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Mentor junior team members
• Drive collaboration across internal and external project stakeholders to support successful execution
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 10-15 years' related experience in commercial construction, managing projects
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and construction processes and procedures
• Proven management and leadership of complex projects, including ground-up build-to-suit and design-build construction
• Strong team leadership capabilities
• Experience with large-scale or multi-site projects, including demonstrated experience successfully delivering ground-up build-to-suit and design-build construction projects
• Background in complex delivery methods
• Serves as the subject matter expert for construction due diligence, regulatory compliance, permitting strategy, and code interpretation across a diverse portfolio of projects
• Leads complex due diligence efforts by directing multidisciplinary consultants, evaluating technical reports, assessing entitlement risks, and developing mitigation strategies to support informed real estate and construction decisions
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, stormwater regulations, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards, environmental regulations, and Certificate of Occupancy requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Proficiency with construction project management software and demonstrated ability to effectively leverage technology platforms to manage project documentation, workflows, and reporting; experience with Procore or similar systems preferred
• Industry-related certifications
• 60-70% Travel required throughout regions (including overnight stays)
• Extended hours during critical phases
• Use of PPE required
• This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture