Construction Manager

Job Description

Location: Syracuse, NY (Regional Travel Required if Necessary)

Contract: 12-month contract with potential for extension

Schedule: 5x8s (Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day), with overtime expected

Target Start Date: Late November 2026

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager with strong project management capabilities to oversee construction, demolition, and capital improvement projects across industrial facilities.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing industrial construction and demolition activities, coordinating subcontractors, and overseeing project schedules, budgets, and safety compliance. Experience within chemical processing, manufacturing, or similar industrial environments is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction and demolition activities, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Manage industrial construction projects from planning and mobilization through execution and closeout.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Supervise demolition activities, including contractor coordination, site preparation, hazard identification, and safe execution.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and progress reports.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor construction progress, workmanship, and safety compliance.
• Manage project costs, change orders, contractor performance, and procurement activities.
• Identify project risks, resolve field issues, and implement corrective actions to minimize delays.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and company safety standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and communicate project updates to leadership.
• Support construction activities across multiple regional facilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of construction management experience, preferably within industrial construction or manufacturing facilities.
• Hands-on experience overseeing demolition projects or demolition activities within industrial facilities.
• Proven experience managing on-site construction activities, subcontractors, and multiple trades.
• Strong project management experience, including scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and resource coordination.
• Knowledge of industrial construction methods, demolition safety procedures, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools such as MS Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with chemical processing facilities, petrochemical plants, or industrial capital projects.
• Experience overseeing demolition, equipment removal, and construction activities within active operating facilities.
• PMP or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Familiarity with Lean Construction principles.

If you have a strong background in industrial construction management, demolition oversight, and field execution, we encourage you to apply.