Construction Management Senior

What You Can Expect As our Senior Construction Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the ENGIE Capital Projects team at Georgetown University, managing the on-site execution of major capital projects that modernize and expand the University’s utility systems. You’ll oversee contractors, field operations, and construction sequencing to ensure that every project is delivered safely, efficiently, and in full alignment with ENGIE and University standards.

This position supports ENGIE’s 50-year partnership with Georgetown University to operate, maintain, and enhance the campus utility infrastructure. Projects under your direction will include chilled water, steam, hot water, and electrical distribution systems—ranging from infrastructure renewals to complex system upgrades across the campus.

No two days are the same. You’ll lead field execution for multimillion-dollar utility projects, coordinate closely with Project Managers and Engineers, and represent ENGIE in day-to-day construction activities. Your success will be defined by your ability to manage contractors effectively, maintain safety and quality standards, and deliver projects on time and within budget while fostering collaboration and accountability in the field.

You will:
Oversee daily construction activities, ensuring adherence to design intent, schedule, and quality standards

Supervise contractors and field teams during mobilization, installation, testing, and commissioning phases

Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and Operations staff to plan tie-ins, outages, and sequencing with minimal disruption to campus operations

Conduct daily and weekly site inspections to verify safety compliance and workmanship quality

Review and manage RFIs, submittals, field changes, and change orders in collaboration with Project Delivery leadership

Lead and document progress meetings, ensuring all parties are aligned on schedule and deliverables

Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across all construction activities

Support close-out activities including punch lists, as-built verification, warranty coordination, and lessons learned documentation

Mentor junior construction staff and promote consistent implementation of ENGIE’s construction management standards

Maintain proactive communication with University stakeholders, ensuring transparency and responsiveness in field activities

What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field and a minimum of five (5) years of construction management experience

In lieu of a degree, a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing construction for industrial, utility, or campus infrastructure projects

Additional Details This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis

Frequent fieldwork at active construction sites across Georgetown University Ability to walk, climb, and inspect construction areas safely

Requires strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills in dynamic, multi-contractor environments

Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Proven ability to manage multiple contractors and complex construction sequences in active environments

Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and civil systems as they relate to utility infrastructure

Demonstrated expertise in field coordination, QA/QC, and contractor performance management

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

Proficiency in project management tools (Procore, Primavera, MS Project, or equivalent)
OSHA 30 certification

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, enforce specifications, and resolve construction challenges decisively

Commitment to ENGIE’s safety…