Construction Manager

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: East St. Louis, IL; Syracuse, NY

Employment Type: 1-year contract, with renewal option

Travel: Approximately 90% (expenses covered)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with strong project management capabilities to oversee industrial construction projects across multiple sites. This role will primarily be based in East St. Louis, Illinois , and Syracuse, NY , with responsibility for coordinating construction activities in Indianapolis, Indiana, and traveling to project sites as required.

The ideal candidate will bring a background in industrial or chemical facility construction, along with the ability to manage field execution, project schedules, budgets, subcontractors, and safety requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can balance on-site construction oversight with the planning, coordination, and reporting necessary to deliver projects successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities across multiple industrial facilities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Manage construction projects from planning through completion, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, internal teams, and other project stakeholders to maintain project schedules and resolve field issues.
• Monitor project costs, manage budgets, evaluate change orders, and support contract negotiations and cost-control efforts.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess construction progress, workmanship, safety compliance, and adherence to project requirements.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and address schedule delays, cost variances, and construction challenges.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, environmental requirements, regulatory obligations, and company procedures.
• Coordinate permits, inspections, project documentation, and other requirements necessary to support construction execution.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks, budget updates, and key decisions to stakeholders and senior management.
• Maintain accurate project records, including schedules, contracts, change orders, progress reports, and other construction documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and foster effective collaboration among site personnel, contractors, and project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5–7+ years of construction management experience, preferably within chemical, industrial, manufacturing, or process-industry facilities.
• Demonstrated project management experience involving construction schedules, budgets, contractor coordination, and resource planning.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, field execution, site safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, approximately 90%, to support projects across multiple sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with chemical processing facilities, industrial plants, or other complex process-industry construction projects.
• PMP, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or other relevant professional certification.
• Familiarity with Lean Construction principles and continuous improvement practices.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate combines hands-on construction leadership with strong project management skills. They are comfortable working directly with field teams and subcontractors while maintaining accountability for schedules, budgets, safety, and project delivery across multiple locations.