Construction Management & Inspection Leader

Olsson; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Company issued laptop

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an experienced Senior Team Leader to guide the Construction Administration and Management (CAM) group across markets. You will shape strategy, oversee project delivery, and develop leaders while ensuring client satisfaction, safety, and strong financial performance.

The role requires a strong construction background, leadership expertise across multiple markets, and the ability to travel as needed to support objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in construction administration, management, inspection or related roles.
• 6+ years leading and developing technical personnel.
• Experience leading teams across markets, clients and locations.
• Strong relationship building and client communication.
• Willingness to travel periodically; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for CAM team across markets.
• Drive growth strategies, operational consistency, and leadership development.
• Manage workforce planning, resource allocation, and project execution.
• Partner with group leaders and senior leadership to ensure client service and safety.

Skills

Collaboration

Ownership

Community impact

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson provides construction management, administration, and observation services for various types of projects to assure that work is performed in conformance with project documents. Our construction services include daily observation / inspection, project documentation, submittal review, design support, shop drawing review, payment application review, payroll review, and oversight for materials testing. We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients’ specific project requirements.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Team Leader to lead our ever-growing team of Construction Administration and Management (CAM) personnel across our firm's footprint. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background or understanding of all aspects of project construction across a variety of markets including transportation (roadway, bridge, aviation, and rail), water infrastructure, telecommunications, industrial manufacturing, and vertical construction. The team is comprised of field inspectors, construction administrators, construction managers, owner's representatives, and project managers who support projects throughout the project lifecycle. This leader will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for a geographically diverse team, ensuring excellence in project delivery, employee development, client service, safety, and financial performance. The successful candidate will partner closely with group leaders and senior leadership to establish growth strategies, drive operational consistency, develop future leaders, and strengthen relationships with key clients across multiple markets. This role requires a balance of visionary leadership and hands‑on business management, with responsibility for workforce planning, resource allocation, project execution, quality management, and achieving team performance goals. As a visible leader within the organization, this individual will play a critical role in expanding Olsson's construction services presence, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and positioning the team for long‑term success.

This position includes:

• Applicable PPE (personal protective equipment) provided.


• Company issued laptop.


• Cell phone reimbursement options.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.


• Having ownership in the work you do.


• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in construction administration, construction management, construction observation, construction inspection, or related project delivery roles.


• Minimum of 6 years of experience leading, supervising, and developing technical personnel.


• Demonstrated experience successfully leading teams across multiple markets, client types, and geographic locations.


• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and communicate effectively with clients, project teams, and leadership.


• Ability to contribute and work effectively in a team environment.


• This position requires periodic travel as needed to support project and business objectives.


• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.


• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths


• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements


• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities


• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

• In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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