Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Location: Fargo, ND Compensation: Up to $180,000 base salary

Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with a well-established, industry-leading construction organization to identify a Construction Manager to oversee major site operations in Fargo. This role is ideal for a seasoned construction leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at driving performance, and is committed to ensuring safety and quality on every project. This position plays a critical role in current project success and is also viewed as the future operational leader for long-term site development.

The Construction Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for clients and partners while leading a multidisciplinary construction team. This person owns the execution of projects from scheduling and budgeting to site logistics, quality control, and financial performance. Success requires close collaboration with internal support groups including estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, accounting, procurement, safety, quality, commissioning, and fabrication teams.

• Lead, manage, and hold the construction team accountable for safety, quality, and profitability

• Act as the primary liaison for clients and partners throughout project execution

• Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, procurement, accounting, safety, and commissioning teams

• Set and uphold safety as the top priority and core value

• Oversee and document quality control requirements to ensure successful commissioning

• Develop, track, and maintain project schedules alongside superintendents and project managers

• Work with the project controller to ensure timely invoice processing and billing preparation

• Manage GMP tracking, forecasting, and margin analysis

• Oversee fabrication schedules and deliveries with the superintendent and fabrication manager

• Interpret and execute contract requirements, GMP structures, and plans/specs

• Monitor productivity and weekly cash flow in partnership with the project controller

• Conduct weekly project reviews with senior leadership (Project Executive, CFO, CEO, VP of Operations, Construction GM)

• Utilize advanced scheduling systems (P6, Earned Value Management, Last Planner System)

• Lead all jobsite operations and site logistics

• Understand procurement and logistics while partnering with PMs on material and equipment tracking

• Review change orders with estimating and project management teams

• Conduct regular check-ins with team members across admin, field leadership, fabrication, plumbing, sheet metal, piping, labor coordination, subcontractors, QC, commissioning, BIM/VDC, and procurement

• Proven experience leading construction teams on complex projects

• Strong financial acumen, with experience in GMP tracking, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Proficiency with advanced scheduling tools (Primavera P6, Earned Value Management, Last Planner System)

• Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and coordinate with multiple subcontractors

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Deep commitment to jobsite safety and operational excellence

• Join a respected construction organization with a long history of innovation and excellence

• People-first environment that supports career development and long-term growth

• Competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and supplemental benefits

• Opportunity to become the key operational leader for future work on a major site