Industrial Construction Manager; per diem

On-Board Engineering is hiring an Industrial Construction Manager in New Johnsonville, TN!

For immediate consideration please send your resume to

On-Board Engineering, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits, paid time off, paid holidays and 401k.

Start Date:

January 2026
Position Type:
Full-Time Contract, with project completion expected in Q4 2026

Job Location:

New Johnsonville, TN (per diem available)

Schedule:

6 days per week, 10-hr days
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, etc.
Compensation: $65.00 - $85.00/hr depending upon experience and qualifications
Drug and background screenings required.

Our client is a chemical manufacture that produces pigments used in coatings, plastics, and other industrial and consumer applications.

The Construction Manager shall plan, develop, and organize the construction efforts to formulate the most cost-effective plan to timely completion of the project within budget and to implement the execution of that plan. Make decisions and take action based on professional methods and business principles.

• Ensure safety guidelines are being adhered to on the job site
• Set contracting strategy including the selection of contractors, safety expectations, and development of integrated project schedule
• Lead the planning and coordination of the construction/installation of all phases of the construction
• Ensure the consistency in building construction and implementation activities
• Implement the scope of work as related to construction/ fabrication, pre-commissioning, load-out and commissioning of the facilities in conformance with project specifications, scope of work, and in accordance with the approved Project Schedule
• Manage the approved field materials and construction budgets
• Review man-hours and duration forecasts to completion.
• Monitor contractor performance and follow standard procedures if performance falls below expected levels. Investigate reasons for less than satisfactory performance. Provide recommendations and institute measures for improvement by modification to operating procedures/work instructions
• Advice on potential risks associated with certain construction measures to avoid construction delay and increased costs
• Act as liaison between Project Group, Operations, Maintenance, and contractors
• Ensure field change requests that may be needed, per site procedures, are issued and tracked
• Ensure site QA/QC requirements are met for project

• 10+ plus years of construction management experience in industrial settings
• B.S. Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred, but not required
• Self-managing, proactive, with strong leadership capabilities
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Apply Today!

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.