Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405 Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 78004

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible. How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network.

Purpose: Corning's Advanced Manufacturing Technology group (AMT) focuses on aspects of manufacturing equipment across the following areas: Development/design, Industrialization, Procurement, Deployment, Commissioning, and Startup. This position is in the Fiber Capital Programs (FCP) department within the Advanced Manufacturing Technology group (AMT) and is focused on equipment deployment, commissioning, and startup.

The position is for a Construction Project Leader position to be a member of a project team and provide project leadership in the upgrading, building, installation, commissioning, and startup of Corning Optical Communications manufacturing systems in the optical fiber and cable division. This position will be responsible for leading Capital Projects to expand the capacity and capability of Global OFC Manufacturing Facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for individual projects as well as subprojects for larger technology programs with projects scope between $1M and $15M located typically be in the Optical Fiber sites – either in North America or International locations.
• Responsible for overseeing the installation phase of a project. This includes safety oversight, scheduling, installation, and contractor management.
• Responsible for the day-to-day tactical oversight of projects, with an emphasis on a "field-first focus".
• The Construction Project Leader reports to one of the AMT Fiber Capital Programs Department Heads, and will partner with OFC Technology Development and Division Engineering teams to specify the technology to be delivered.
• Specific responsibilities include:
• Field Leadership
• Communicating with plant area leaders and other stakeholders
• Defining and Building project teams
• Traveling to the project execution site as necessary during project definition phase; Deploying to the project site as applicable during the project execution phase.
• Managing project deliverables, schedule, budgets, quality, and safety to the approved project scope.

Travel Requirements:

• Typical travel can range from a few days to a few weeks during the project initiation phase. During the deployment phase of the project, travel may be full-time.
• Planning, Development and/or Deployment phases typically range from 3-9 months but can extend to 1+ years.
• Travel will be required to Corning Optical Fiber and Cable Manufacturing sites in North Carolina (Concord, Winston-Salem, Hickory, Newton, and Wilmington) and overseas sites in India, China, and Europe.

Hours of work:

• 40hrs+ M-F, adjusted hours and weekends may be required based on where the project is in the project life cycle.
• The position is overtime exempt. Overtime is not uncommon and is indeed expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of the job position, particular project, and point in the project life cycle.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in leadership/management roles for capital manufacturing equipment projects or similar manufacturing engineering leadership experience exhibiting broad level of knowledge in general project areas to include construction techniques, structural steel installation, mechanical systems, piping systems, and project interdependencies.
• 4+ years of documented experience with development of Scope of Work documents, Purchase Orders, and vendor management
• 4+ years of documented experience coordinating or leading cross-functional teams

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering.
• Optical Fiber manufacturing experience – can be in development, engineering, or operations.
• Manufacturing Equipment design and development experience
• Software experience preferred: AutoCAD®, Inventor, Windows, MS Office suite including Power Point, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Project
• Project Management skills and experience in development of processes to manage project scope, schedule, and budget; Uses scope change process to obtain approval on changes.

The range for this position is $116,625.00 - $160,360.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.