Construction Manager

Spencer Ogden; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Construction Manager with a strong background in industrial and chemical construction to lead field operations across multiple facilities in the Midwest. You will drive project execution, ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence, and coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams.

This hands-on leader will manage budgets, change orders, risk mitigation, and reporting to leadership while traveling extensively between sites, with up to 90% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of construction management experience in chemical, industrial, or process facility environments.
• PMP or CCM certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 90%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities across multiple industrial facilities, ensuring work meets project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Lead projects from planning through completion, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to maintain productivity and project alignment.
• Develop project budgets, monitor expenditures, manage change orders, and support contract negotiations.
• Ensure all work complies with safety policies, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Lead project teams, facilitate stakeholder meetings, communicate project updates, and resolve issues affecting project execution.
• Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address schedule, cost, and quality concerns.
• Maintain project records, track progress, and provide regular updates to leadership.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Subcontractor Coordination

Budget & Cost Control

Safety & Compliance

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Reporting & Documentation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Civil Engineering/related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring: Construction Manager | Industrial & Chemical Construction

Are you an experienced Construction Manager with a strong background in industrial construction and project management? We're seeking a hands-on leader to oversee construction projects across multiple industrial facilities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional who can lead field operations, manage project budgets, coordinate contractors, and drive successful project execution in complex industrial environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Construction Management: Oversee daily construction activities across multiple industrial facilities, ensuring work meets project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Project Management: Lead projects from planning through completion, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Contractor Coordination: Manage subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, and internal teams to maintain productivity and project alignment.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop project budgets, monitor expenditures, manage change orders, and support contract negotiations.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work complies with company safety policies, environmental requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Team Leadership: Lead project teams, facilitate stakeholder meetings, communicate project updates, and resolve issues affecting project execution.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address schedule, cost, and quality concerns.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain project records, track progress, and provide regular updates to leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of construction management experience, preferably within chemical, industrial, or process facility environments.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation, and cost control.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, site safety, and environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing subcontractors, vendors, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel extensively between project sites, with travel expected to reach 90%.
• Experience with chemical processing facilities or industrial construction projects.
• PMP or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Familiarity with Lean Construction principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

East St. Louis, IL will serve as the primary location, with responsibility for construction projects in Indianapolis, IN, as well. This position requires significant travel between sites and a hands‑on approach to managing field operations.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're a Construction Manager who combines strong field leadership with project management expertise and wants to take ownership of industrial construction projects, I'd like to connect.