Construction Project Manager II

Job Description

Job Description

About Anova

Anova, a division of Shiel Sexton, is a rapidly growing owner’s representative and construction management consulting firm headquartered in Indianapolis, with project locations nationwide. We partner with clients across the pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, higher education, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial sectors to successfully deliver complex capital projects. By combining deep industry expertise with proven project delivery processes, Anova provides project management, construction management, scheduling, cost controls, commissioning oversight, and owner's representative services that help clients achieve successful project outcomes.

Position Overview

The Construction Project Manager II serves as the Owner’s Representative, leading the delivery of complex, large-scale capital construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and closeout. This role is responsible for driving project strategy and execution while ensuring alignment with the Owner’s objectives for scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and operational readiness.

This position requires significant experience managing complex capital construction projects in highly regulated or technically demanding environments. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated history of leading projects involving multiple stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and consultants, with the ability to manage risk, resolve issues, and hold project partners accountable.

The Construction Project Manager II provides oversight across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning and serves as the primary point of contact for the Owner throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex, large-scale capital construction projects on behalf of the Owner, ensuring alignment to scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Establish and drive the overall execution strategy, integrating design, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Provide proactive oversight of project performance; identify risks early and lead resolution to protect cost, schedule, and quality.
• Lead coordination across design teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Act as the Owner’s primary point of contact, driving decisions, managing expectations, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Enforce disciplined change management, cost control, and schedule adherence across all project partners.
• Deliver clear, decision-focused reporting on progress, risks, and financial performance to the Owner and executive stakeholders.
• Direct project team performance, providing leadership and mentorship to ensure consistent, high-quality execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex capital construction projects from preconstruction through construction and closeout.
• Experience working in highly regulated or technically complex environments such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, industrial, chemical, or higher education.
• Experience managing projects with significant budgets, multiple contractors/trades, and complex stakeholder groups.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, codes, and industry best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

At Anova, We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• HSA/Medical Savings with employer contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) + 401(k) match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Parental leave and wellness benefits
• Company-sponsored events and additional voluntary benefits

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies

Anova prefers to recruit candidates directly, rather than through a third party recruiter or agency. Do not submit or present your candidate(s) through any means (e-mail, fax, phone, mail, verbal referral) to Anova or any employee of Anova. In the case of candidate(s) submitted or presented to Anova by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement in place for the specific position or without a specific open requisition, Anova explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. To request consideration as a Recruiting Vendor, please contact our human resources department.

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