Construction Manager/Owner Representative

At Paligen Technologies, our drive for success is strengthened knowing each of us supports the U.S. warfighter and modernizes the U.S. defense industrial base.

We support each team member with a comprehensive benefits package that fosters growth and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• 401k with company matching
• Paid time off
• Holidays

01. Our Vision

To transform industry through innovation in manufacturing and engineering solutions.

Open Positions

Position: Construction Manager/Owner Representative

Location: Tampa, FL

Job Id: 330

# of Openings: 1

Position Title: Construction Manager

Job Family: Program Management

Location: Onsite - Tampa, FL

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager/Owner Representative with deep expertise in managing large-scale, new build construction projects—preferably within defense, industrial, and chemical processing environments. This role will collaborate with EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) partners, General Contractors, and multi‑disciplinary engineering teams to oversee and direct all field construction activities on projects typically valued at $200M+. The ideal candidate will be a key member for all phases of high‑complexity, regulated facility construction—from planning through commissioning. Candidates should have experience delivering capital projects in environments governed by defense‑related requirements, safety standards, and government regulation, with exposure to energetics, explosives handling, industrial utilities, and process‑safety‑driven construction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Develop comprehensive project plans including scope, budget, schedule, and resource allocation.
• Select and coordinate EPC firms, A&E partners, General Contractors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Apply expertise in delivering complex industrial, manufacturing, and chemical processing facilities.
• Ensure project requirements and technical deliverables are fully aligned with stakeholder needs.
• Manage project milestones to ensure on‑time delivery within highly regulated construction environments.
• Technical writing skills to develop contracts and agreements thru the project lifecycle.

Subcontract Management

• Coordinate with Supply Chain to define requirements and develop statements of work.
• Support selection of GC, A&E, and qualified subcontractors, including those specializing in energetics, blast‑resistant design, process systems, and industrial infrastructure .
• Oversee subcontractor performance with focus on cost, schedule, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Budget Management

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost estimates, procurement packages, and financial reporting.
• Implement cost‑control strategies informed by experience in industrial and process‑driven capital projects.

Safety Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality programs, including those related to energetics, explosives safety, and process safety management (PSM) .
• Oversee field execution to maintain adherence to technical standards and construction specifications.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, military personnel, government agencies, regulatory bodies, engineers, and internal leadership.
• Provide consistent progress reporting, risk assessments, and actionable issue resolution.
• Ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
• Identify risks related to site safety, environmental permitting, process hazards, industrial operations, and schedule impacts.
• Develop mitigation plans to minimize project disruption.
• Address issues, conflicts, delays, and unforeseen challenges during construction.
• Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, GC staff, subcontractors, and administrative teams.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 10+ years of construction project management experience, including 5+ years supporting defense‑related or heavy industrial construction .
• Strong background managing large‑scale projects involving process systems, industrial utilities, or chemical manufacturing environments .
• Experience working with DoD stakeholders, military personnel, and regulatory agencies.
• Proven ability to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• High integrity and collaborative working style.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred

• PMP certification or advanced degree.
• Experience in energetics, explosives handling facilities, PSM‑regulated environments, industrial estimating, or chemical processing plant construction .
• LEED accreditation or contractor licensing (e.g., CGC) is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Travel: ~20%
• Work Environment: Manufacturing sites, active construction projects, and office settings
• Background Investigation / Drug Screen / US person: Required.

Paligen Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique skills and capabilities that our team members bring to our mission. We make all hiring and employment decisions based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. We strictly prohibit discrimination, ensuring a fair and objective selection process for all applicants.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.