Job DescriptionThe RoleThe Wood Project team are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects within a large-scale Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) project. This position plays a critical role in the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of construction projects. The ideal candidate brings deep field leadership experience, strong project coordination capabilities, and proven success managing construction activities in live operating facilities.
ResponsibilitiesConstruction & Field Management
- Lead day-to-day construction oversight for an active portfolio of small-to-mid-scale capital projects across the site.
- Coordinate and supervise all construction trades, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements.
- Manage internal construction staff including superintendents, EHS, field engineers, and trade support.
- Ensure field activities comply with site safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (cGMP where applicable).
- Maintain strong daily presence in the field and ensure punctual, reliable onsite support.
Contractor & Stakeholder Management
- Lead coordination with general contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure safe and efficient site logistics.
- Resolve field conflicts quickly through proactive communication and issue escalation as needed.
- Represent Construction Management in project meetings, design reviews, safety walkthroughs, and commissioning planning sessions.
- Ensure that contractors meet expectations for productivity, documentation, RFIs, permitting, inspections, and compliance deliverables.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Champion a strong safety culture in collaboration with the HSE Manager and program leadership.
- Ensure all site work follows applicable SOPs, quality standards, and client-specific construction governance.
- Support and participate in field audits, quality inspections, and readiness checklists.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate daily field logs, progress tracking, and issue documentation.
- Provide regular updates to the onsite Project Managers and Program Manager on project status, risks, and resource needs.
- Support change identification and documentation in coordination with Project Controls.
QualificationsWhat makes you remarkable?
Expected: - Currently authorized to work in USA without sponsorship from Wood
- 10+ years of experience managing construction projects.
- Proven capability supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines.
- Experience managing construction teams, as the Owner's Representative.
- Strong ability to work in a fast-paced EPCM environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, project schedules, design specifications, and other construction documents.
- High accountability, consistent punctuality, and reliable daily onsite presence.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Experience working within an EPCM program structure.
- OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Hoylu, and/or other similar construction management and scheduling tools.
