Construction Manager: Industrial Projects, Safety-First, On Schedule

MS Technology, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

MS Technology, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN.

The Construction Manager oversees construction activities across assigned projects, working with Project Managers, Procurement, contractors, and site personnel to ensure scope, schedule, budget, safety and contractual requirements are met. This role serves as the primary field representative for contractors, promoting safety, coordinating with stakeholders, maintaining schedules, evaluating bids, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience managing construction projects in industrial, commercial, government, or DOE environments preferred.
• Commitment to construction safety and strong safety culture.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, contract administration, contractor oversight, and field execution.
• Ability to lead meetings, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive issue resolution.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• DOE Q Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with site safety requirements, applicable regulations, and safe work practices.
• Support project planning, needs assessments, and evaluation of alternative construction approaches.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and oversight of detailed construction schedules.
• Provide overall construction support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with Project Managers to guide and execute construction projects in accordance with project objectives.
• Support development of Statements of Work (SOWs), RFQs, and RFPs.
• Assist in evaluating contractor bids and proposals and support determination of best-value contractor selection.
• Direct and oversee Construction Coordinators and field support personnel.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors.
• Lead pre-construction meetings, routine status meetings, safety meetings, and project closeout meetings.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations.
• Manage contractor-related issues including change orders, differing site conditions, safety concerns, and contractual matters.
• Maintain and monitor the construction schedule to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate with Procurement regarding vendor selection, materials, contract types, and proposal evaluations.
• Manage site logistics and field coordination activities.
• Facilitate communication between site teams, contractors, and project leadership.
• Resolve field issues while prioritizing personnel safety and minimizing impacts to project execution.
• Review and approve contractor payment requests in alignment with contract terms and progress achieved.

Skills

Safety culture

Scheduling

Contract administration

Field execution

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

MS Technology, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to support our client in Oak Ridge, TN.

The Construction Manager oversees construction activities across assigned projects, working with Project Managers, Procurement, contractors, and site personnel to ensure scope, schedule, budget, safety and contractual requirements are met. This role serves as the primary field representative for contractors, promoting safety, coordinating with stakeholders, maintaining schedules, evaluating bids, and