Construction Manager

Gleeds Corporate Services Ltd; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site delivery across complex industrial and MEP projects in Goldsboro, NC. The role focuses on field leadership, coordinating contractors, subcontractors, consultants and a broad stakeholder network, while ensuring alignment with approved designs and programmes.

You will manage change processes, monitor progress against milestones, drive safety and quality, and report regularly on risks, changes and issue resolution to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven track record in industrial construction and MEP projects.
• Experience leading on-site teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day on-site construction management and leadership.
• Oversee industrial construction activities and coordinate MEP packages.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against project programme and milestones.
• Identify and escalate risks, issues, delays, and impacts to delivery.
• Coordinate sequencing of MEP and industrial activities.
• Manage change management processes with proper assessment and communication.
• Assess impact of changes on scope, cost, schedule, and delivery.
• Work with project teams to manage changes effectively.
• Lead regular site meetings and progress reviews.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works meet approved designs.
• Maintain project documentation and report progress, risks, and changes.
• Support project completion, commissioning, and handover.

Skills

Construction management

Industrial construction

MEP systems

Change management

Stakeholder management

Project scheduling

Communication skills

On-site execution

On-site availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About this opportunity

Location:Goldsboro, North Carolina
Work Arrangement: On-site – approximately 80%
Sector: Industrial / MEP

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and provide on-site leadership across complex industrial and MEP projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction and MEP systems, with proven experience managing construction activities, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and supporting projects through delivery. A key part of the role will be managing and coordinating change management activities, ensuring changes are properly assessed, documented, communicated, and implemented.

This is a predominantly site-based position, with approximately 80% of the role expected to be performed on-site.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day construction management and leadership on-site.
• Oversee industrial construction activities and coordinate MEP packages.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress against the project programme and key milestones.
• Identify and elevate construction risks, issues, delays, and potential impacts to delivery.
• Support the coordination and sequencing of MEP and industrial construction activities.
• Manage and support change management processes, ensuring changes are properly assessed, documented, tracked, and communicated.
• Assess the potential impact of changes on project scope, cost, schedule, and delivery.
• Work closely with project management, commercial, engineering, and client teams to manage project changes effectively.
• Lead regular site meetings, progress reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, programmes, and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate project and construction documentation.
• Provide regular reporting on construction progress, risks, changes, and key project issues.
• Support project completion, commissioning, and handover activities.

Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or in a similar senior construction role.
• Strong experience working on industrial construction projects.
• Good knowledge and understanding of MEP systems and installations.
• Demonstrable experience with change management within a construction or project environment.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and wider project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, sequencing, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach to construction management.
• The ability and willingness to work on-site in Goldsboro, NC approximately 80% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required.

About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.