Construction Manager

CareVet; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k with match

Education stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

CareVet seeks a hands-on Senior Construction Manager to lead our national portfolio of veterinary hospital projects. You will report to the Director of Real Estate and drive the full lifecycle from ground-up builds to major expansions.

You will partner with Facilities, Legal, and Real Estate Portfolio Management to ensure projects align with our asset strategy and timelines, while maintaining strict budget controls and clinical facility standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering) required.
• 7–10+ years of commercial construction management experience across multiple states.
• Must be comfortable in a boots-on-the-ground role and manage projects with minimal support.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the full construction lifecycle for ground-up builds and major expansions across the U.S.
• Coordinate with Facilities, Legal, and Real Estate Portfolio Management to align with asset strategy.
• Review and negotiate construction contracts with the Legal Department.
• Track milestones from permitting to finishing to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Provide real-time visibility to stakeholders through reporting tools.
• Ensure clinical facility requirements are met, including medical gas and odor-control systems.

Skills

Project management

Field leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Project management software

Job description

The Company

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on acquiring and managing best-in-class hospitals throughout the United States. We look for veterinary practices that are staples of their community. Whether it’s one hospital or a dozen, we focus on the standard of care delivered, the level of engagement from the team and the record of stability. We are building a network of the top hospitals, doctors and staff.

CareVet’s mission is to provide the very best care for pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients and community.

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Real Estate, you will lead and execute our national construction portfolio. This is a dedicated, hands‑on individual contributor role with no direct reports. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of every project, ensuring that our approach leads to efficiency and transparency for our stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage the full construction lifecycle for ground‑up builds and major expansions across the U.S. with network of trusted general contractors and other service providers.
• Serve as the central hub for the real estate team, working in lockstep with Facilities, Equipment, Legal, and Real Estate Portfolio Management to ensure every project aligns with the company's broader asset strategy.
• Partner closely with the Legal Department to review, negotiate, and finalize construction contracts, ensuring risk mitigation and favorable terms.
• Develop and track rigorous project milestones to ensure all phases—permitting, foundation, dry‑in, and finishing—stay on schedule and within budget.
• Use digital tools and reporting to create real‑time visibility for stakeholders, including Operations Managers and hospital leadership.
• Ensure clinical requirements are met, including medical gas systems, lead‑shielding, specialized HVAC for odor control, and medical‑grade finishes.

Qualifications

• Need to be located in or around St. Louis, MO.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of commercial construction management, with a proven track record of managing ground‑up commercial projects across multiple states.
• Must be comfortable and effective in a "boots-on-the-ground" role, handling all administrative and project management tasks without junior support.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documents, building development, and scheduling. Intermediate knowledge of engineering and legal documents.
• Proficiency in utilizing digital tools to track data, gain efficiencies, and create clear executive-level reports.
• You thrive in a high‑growth environment where speed and precision are equally valued. You are a self‑starter who can work autonomously and communicate clearly at all levels of the organization.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced knowledge of construction documents, building development, and scheduling. Intermediate knowledge of engineering and legal documents.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) CAD, and project management applications.
• Physical & Travel Readiness: Able to travel 50% of the time and work in various outdoor elements (rain, heat, humidity) characteristic of active construction sites.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus
• Best-in-class health, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with match
• Free continuing education through our own learning institute
• Mental health support with a licensed social worker on staff
• Paid time off
• Much more!