Construction Manager - Utility Infrastructure

Construction Manager - Utility Infrastructure

ENGIE is building a local pipeline for Construction Management talent (all levels) to support utility and energy infrastructure capital projects across the University of Iowa under a long-term 50-year concession agreement. This is a local Iowa City role—home nightly. This is owner-side field leadership—managing contractors, safety, sequencing, outages, and turnover—not estimating-only or office-only. Projects range from $100K–$20M and include steam/condensate distribution, central utility plant tie-ins, chilled water/thermal distribution, electrical distribution support, and storm/wastewater + civil utility corridors. Near-term flagship work includes a high-visibility ~800 LF steam tunnel replacement through the heart of campus—complex logistics, outage coordination, stakeholder management, and live-environment execution.

This posting is used to build our local pipeline and interview on a rolling basis for current and upcoming openings in Iowa City, IA. If you're open to learning more, apply and our Talent Acquisition Partner will reach out.

What You Will Do

Deliver safe tie-ins/outages and turnover-ready systems in live campus environments, ensuring smooth handover to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Asset Management. Keep multiple campus stakeholders aligned while protecting schedule, logistics, and site access across active work zones and campus constraints. Lead utility infrastructure projects from early planning through construction, turnover, and closeout across steam/condensate, thermal distribution, electrical distribution, storm/wastewater, and civil/site work. Provide day-to-day field oversight of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers; drive issue resolution and maintain work pace. Champion ENGIE's Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) program; set expectations, verify compliance, and stop work when needed. Track and report weekly progress, milestones, safety performance, and compliance using KPIs tied to project plans and schedules. Review and support approvals for RFIs, submittals, change orders, notices, schedule updates, pay apps/invoices (if applicable), and contractor deliverables. Support construction management planning (sequencing, logistics, outage planning, safety plans, communications) and ensure documentation is turnover-ready.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field OR high school diploma/GED plus four (4) years of relevant experience (including skilled trades, field supervision, or construction leadership) in construction/utility/infrastructure project delivery. Equivalent military leadership experience in facilities, utilities, civil engineering, construction, public works, base operations, maintenance, logistics, safety, or mission-critical infrastructure will be considered in lieu of traditional degree pathways. Strong field leadership with demonstrated safety ownership, contractor oversight, and issue resolution. Experience with constructability reviews, change management, contract administration, schedule input, documentation, and basic project controls. Practical understanding of utility/MEP/civil construction (thermal/steam, electrical distribution, mechanical, plumbing, storm/wastewater, or similar). Ability to manage competing priorities across active projects, stakeholders, contractors, and site constraints.

Additional Details

This is a local, on-site role in Iowa City (home nightly). Not eligible for remote work. Must have a valid U.S. driver's license and clean driving record to operate company vehicles and travel between campus/site locations. Must be able to walk and inspect active construction sites for extended periods in varying weather conditions. Must comply with ENGIE ethics and safety policies.

Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone. At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are. Join us and be part of the adventure! ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.