Construction Manager - Cheshire, CT and Uxbridge, MA

Construction Manager

Construction Manager - Cheshire, CT and Uxbridge, MA (Hybrid)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Construction Manager to oversee and coordinate all phases of the construction lifecycle, from project initiation and preconstruction planning through commissioning, turnover, and project closeout. This individual will contribute to the retrofit, expansion, and build-out of delivery station facilities. You will be a liaison between owners, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from planning and design through execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Lead project startup activities, stakeholder alignment, contractor onboarding, permitting, and construction readiness planning.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, design changes, construction documentation, and drawing control.
• Monitor project performance related to schedule, budget, quality, safety, and scope.
• Lead project meetings, provide status reporting, and communicate risks, issues, and milestones to stakeholders and leadership.
• Coordinate procurement, long-lead equipment, material deliveries, and site logistics to support project schedules.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, manage change orders, and support quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate commissioning, turnover, punch-list completion, closeout documentation, and transition to operations.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

5+ years of construction management, project management, or owner's representative experience. Experience managing commercial, industrial, retail, distribution, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects is required.

Education:

A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Technical

Skills:

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, BIM
360/ACC, or similar construction management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing ground-up construction and facility expansion projects.
• Experience supporting grocery, cold storage, refrigeration, food service, or distribution facility construction projects.
• Experience coordinating directly with architects and engineering firms throughout design and construction.
• Familiarity with permitting, commissioning, and turnover processes.
• Experience with procurement planning, long-lead equipment management, and supply chain coordination.
• PMP, CCM, CMIT, or similar project management certification.

Nice to Have

• Grocery refrigeration construction build-out experience.
• Coordination and collaboration with architects during design development and construction.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and building systems installations.
• Experience supporting multi-site construction programs.
• Familiarity with commissioning and operational startup activities.

Work Environment

• This is a work-from-home position, with travel to construction sites located in Cheshire, CT and Uxbridge, MA. Site visits are expected approximately once per week.
• Ability to travel up to 50%. The majority of travel will be within driving distance, but occasional air travel may be required.
• This role supports multiple concurrent projects in various stages of the construction lifecycle.