Construction Manager

Itac; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401k & ESOP

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Safety Incentive Program

Chaplain Care

Job summary

ITAC is seeking a Construction Manager to lead management and administrative efforts across industrial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with objectives. The role involves collaboration with multiple project managers and on-site leadership for client assignments.

This seconded, full-time contract position lasts about six months with potential for direct hire, working on-site at West Haven, CT, and/or Piscataway, NJ locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction or Engineering is required.
• 3–5+ years in construction management or construction administration supporting projects is required.
• Experience building schedules is required.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project environments and NPI processes is preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial construction environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for projects.
• Track process improvement costs and report variances.
• Assist in execution planning, risk identification, and mitigation strategies for production readiness.
• Participate in estimating, cost analysis, and sales support for industrialization projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
• Communication with multiple project managers.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving under pressure

Education

Bachelors in Construction or Engineering

Job description

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. We also offer specialty services including power systems services and products, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection services and equipment. Founded in 1988 on a dream and a $5K loan, ITAC is a true success story. From humble beginnings to an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide footprint and over 500 employees operating from 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, we provide Fortune 500 companies with innovative design-build solutions. We specialize in power generation & utilities, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals.

ITAC’s purpose is to make life better. For our employees, this means providing them with the resources and flexibility they need to have both a rewarding career and a fulfilling family life. ITAC is 100% employee-owned. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, every team member has the unique opportunity to be an owner who shares in the company’s growth and earnings. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family.

We hire passionate and motivated people with an innovative mindset and the desire to grow. If the thought of challenging, fast-paced projects excites you, then you’ve come to the right place. At ITAC, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that works hard to make life better. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time contract work anticipated to last 6 months with potential to direct hire with the client. The position will also require the employee work onsite at the client’s West Haven, CT, and/or Piscataway, NJ location. Please only apply if these requirements are agreeable to you.

Objective

We are seeking a Construction Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in leading construction management and administrative efforts across industrial projects, ensuring technical excellence, compliance with safety practices, industry standards, and alignment with project objectives. This role involves communication and collaboration with multiple project managers.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets for projects.
• Track process improvement costs and report variances.
• Assist in execution planning, risk identification, and mitigation strategies for production readiness.

Administrative

• Participate in estimating, cost analysis, and sales support for industrialization projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and professional development activities.
• Communication with multiple project managers.

• Bachelors in Construction or Engineering Discipline preferred.
• 3-5+ years in construction management or construction administration supporting projects.
• Experience building schedules.
• Familiarity with multidiscipline project environments and new product introduction (NPI) processes.
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial construction environments.
• Experience with manufacturing plant shutdowns.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and applicable safety standards.
• Knowledge of general plant safety requirements (including, hot work permits, lock-out tag-out, etc.)
• Knowledge of permitting through AHJs.
• Ability to troubleshoot production and process issues under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

From internships to seasoned professionals, our growing company provides career opportunities for all levels of experience. We offer our team a comprehensive benefits package and numerous employee incentives. For life’s challenges, we also provide our employees and their immediate families with certified chaplains for around-the-clock encouragement and support. Rooted in love, we serve and care for our employees like family. ITAC provides benefits such as

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care

The typical base salary range for this position is between $90,000-$140,000