Senior Construction Management Specialist

Position: Senior Construction Management Specialist 2

Senior Construction Management Specialist 2

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This position is a field assignment requiring travel. The location may vary depending on the job and/or client. Per diem is offered for qualifying assignments.

Position Overview

As a Construction Management Specialist, you will work closely with all project team members and oversee contractor and subcontractor trade employees. You must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well within teams, and help ensure timely completion of projects in fast‑paced environments. The role involves traveling with project work across multiple sites, typically 3–9 month assignments, and occasional additional travel to support other projects.

Primary

Responsibilities

• Develop project‑specific construction and commissioning work plans.
• Perform home office or remote pre‑construction planning before field mobilization.
• Lead and manage the site construction and commissioning staff.
• Monitor overall progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety.
• Manage and mitigate construction and commissioning risks.
• Report construction progress and cost to the Project Manager or owner.
• Lead and attend performance review meetings.
• Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and look‑aheads.
• Track project progress and maintain schedules.
• Ensure the site remains safe, clean, and orderly.
• Communicate field conflicts and notify internal project team.
• Keep all documentation up‑to‑date for internal and external members.
• Collaborate with internal team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Adhere to budget and ensure profitability.
• Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate staffing requests.
• Resolve on‑site issues and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 7–12 years of relevant construction management experience, directly related to T&D transmission, substation construction, or industrial construction management.
• Experience determining staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel.
• Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience.
• Experience establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project.
• Understanding of a process approach to accomplishing construction management and start‑up testing work.
• Demonstrated client relationship‑building experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others in potentially adversarial situations.
• Successful and proven experience as an Industrial Construction Site Manager.
• Industrial Field Experience, Trade School Graduate, or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites.
• In‑depth understanding of construction operations and processes.
• Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.

Award‑Winning Benefits

We care about the health and well‑being of our employees and offer comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off. We have earned the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness, Financial Benefits, Work‑Life Balance

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$95,840.00 - $

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards

& Recognition

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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