Construction Manager - Engineer

Experis (Austria); Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, parent company of Experis, seeks a Project Support - Engineering/Construction Manager for a 6+ month assignment in the United States. You will oversee field construction, coordinate contractors, and lead outages to ensure safety, quality, and schedule alignment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, plus 5+ years in industrial construction and experience with Procore, Primavera, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering/Construction Management preferred.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5+ years construction management experience in industrial, manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, or related facilities.
• 3+ years supporting projects in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, field execution, shutdowns, and capital construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction safety programs, permit-to-work systems, and EHS requirements.
• Working knowledge of project controls and construction management software such as Procore, Primavera, or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field construction activities and contractor performance.
• Conduct field inspections for design, safety, and quality compliance.
• Coordinate construction schedules, manpower, and site logistics.
• Lead contractor safety meetings, pre-task planning, and permit-to-work coordination.
• Identify and resolve field changes and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate outage and shutdown construction activities to minimize disruptions.
• Monitor progress and report status to leadership.
• Verify punch-list completion, mechanical completion, and turnover documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and EHS compliance.

Skills

Construction Management

Field Leadership

Schedule Management

Safety Leadership

Quality Assurance

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Primavera

MS Project

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Title: Project Support - Engineering /Construction Manager

Duration: 6+ months.

Pay Range: $35/hr to $40/hr

Primary Function

• Ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards, project specifications, budget, and schedule.
• Direct and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and field personnel to achieve project objectives.
• Lead construction execution during capital projects and plant outages, ensuring seamless turnover to operations and project stakeholders.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field construction activities and contractor performance.
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with design documents, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Coordinate construction schedules, manpower loading, and site logistics.
• Lead contractor safety meetings, pre-task planning, and permit-to-work coordination.
• Identify and resolve construction conflicts, field changes, and schedule impacts.
• Coordinate outage and shutdown construction activities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Monitor construction progress and provide status updates to project and plant leadership.
• Verify punch-list completion, mechanical completion, and turnover documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preference given to Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of construction management experience in industrial, manufacturing, food, pharmaceutical, or related facilities.
• Minimum 3+ years supporting projects in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, field execution, shutdowns, and capital construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction safety programs, permit-to work systems, and EHS requirements.
• Working knowledge of project controls and construction management software such as Procore, Primavera, or MS Project.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, construction methods, and project delivery systems.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, KaiNexus, Procore, Primavera), AutoCAD, and civil design software (e.g., Civil 3D).
• Combination of office and on-site field-based work.
• May require working outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigating active construction zones.

Individual Skillset

Construction Management

• Extensive knowledge of construction means and methods, sequencing, site logistics, and contractor management.

Field Leadership

• Ability to direct multiple contractors and craft disciplines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Schedule Management

• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, critical path activities, and outage execution planning.

Safety Leadership

• Experience leading safe work practices, contractor compliance, and risk mitigation activities.

Quality Assurance

• Knowledge of construction quality systems, inspections, and turnover requirements.

Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams.

Problem Solving

• Ability to identify field issues and implement practical solutions while maintaining project objectives.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.