Position SummaryThe Senior Construction Manager leads industrial construction projects through all phases-from preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, estimating, and strategy to field execution, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. The role demands a veteran leader experienced in managing safety, quality, schedule, cost, labor productivity, subcontractors, and client relations across concurrent projects.
Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning & Execution
- Lead execution planning, scope definition, constructability reviews, site logistics, work packaging, and resource scheduling.
- Support preconstruction and proposals with conceptual estimates, schedules, staffing plans, and constructability feedback.
- Oversee multiple concurrent work fronts to ensure alignment with design, budgets, schedules, and client needs.
- Evaluate engineering drawings, specifications, procurement logs, and subcontractor scopes for readiness and constraints.
- Coordinate complex installations, including equipment, piping, utility tie-ins, and facility shutdowns or turnarounds.
- Liaise with engineering, procurement, safety, quality, vendors, and regulatory authorities to clear obstacles.
- Implement project controls, reporting cadences, and risk-mitigation frameworks to maintain stakeholder alignment.
Prerequisites & RequirementsEducation & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent extensive field leadership experience).
- 10-15+ years of progressive construction and field leadership experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, oil/gas, chemical, or power generation sectors.
- Demonstrated success managing major capital projects or concurrent work fronts valued at $10M+.
Technical & Professional Skills
- Mastery of industrial construction means/methods, workface planning, and scheduling.
- Strong ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, P&IDs, and specifications.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HSE regulations, OSHA standards, and quality frameworks.
- Proven experience in commercial management, contract administration, and cost forecasting.
Leadership & Competencies
- Track record of directing multidisciplinary teams, general contractors, and trade labor.
- Executive-level communication, negotiation, and client-management skills.
- High analytical and risk-mitigation capacity with proactive problem-solving.
- Flexibility for site travel or relocation as required by project needs.
Bilfinger Industrial Services Inc.
Project Management
Permanent
Management
Bilfinger Office
