Construction Manager, Maintenance Facilities

T.Y. Lin International; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

extensive medical insurance coverage

disability insurance coverage

life insurance coverage

continuing education benefits

paid time off

employee assistance program

retirement savings plan with company

matching contributions

Job summary

TYLin is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Maintenance Facilities to oversee the construction of complex maintenance, operations, and support facilities for major aviation and rail clients throughout the Northeastern United States. You will lead on-site execution from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of CM experience on complex facilities, strong leadership and MEP knowledge, and a proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience on complex vertical building projects.
• Experience delivering maintenance facilities, industrial buildings, operations facilities, transportation support buildings, or similar mission-critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial building construction, including structural systems, architectural finishes, and complex MEP systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary contractors and consultants throughout construction.
• Professional Engineer (PE), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), PMP, or equivalent professional certification.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification.
• Experience with Design‑Build, CMAR, Progressive Design‑Build, or Public‑Private Partnership (P3) delivery methods.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction of maintenance facilities, operations buildings, and transportation support infrastructure from groundbreaking through project closeout.
• Serve as TYLin's primary field representative and the client's trusted advisor during construction.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, design consultants, equipment suppliers, commissioning agents, and client representatives.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract documents, safety requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead construction progress meetings and facilitate timely resolution of field issues.
• Review and evaluate contractor schedules, phasing plans, payment applications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and claims.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of complex building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire protection, specialty equipment, and building automation systems.
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk management throughout the construction process.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, occupancy approvals, and facility turnover.
• Ensure construction activities are planned to minimize operational impacts on adjacent transportation facilities.
• Prepare executive‑level reports, schedule updates, and project performance metrics.
• Mentor junior construction management staff and contribute to a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Project management

Safety management

Quality management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

TYLin is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Maintenance Facilities to oversee the construction of complex maintenance, operations, and support facilities for major aviation and rail + transit clients throughout the Northeastern United States. This is an exciting opportunity to manage the delivery of highly technical buildings that are essential to the operation and maintenance of transportation networks.

From aircraft maintenance hangars and airport operations facilities to rail maintenance shops, vehicle storage buildings, maintenance‑of‑way facilities, and operations control centers, you will play a critical role in delivering infrastructure that supports the safe and efficient movement of millions of passengers every day.

Responsibilities

As Construction Manager – Maintenance Facilities, you will serve as TYLin's on-site construction leader, managing all aspects of project execution from pre-construction planning through commissioning and final turnover.

Success in this role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, technical knowledge of complex building systems, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in active operational environments.

• Manage the construction of maintenance facilities, operations buildings, and transportation support infrastructure from groundbreaking through project closeout.
• Serve as TYLin's primary field representative and the client's trusted advisor during construction.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, design consultants, equipment suppliers, commissioning agents, and client representatives.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract documents, safety requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.
• Lead construction progress meetings and facilitate timely resolution of field issues.
• Review and evaluate contractor schedules, phasing plans, payment applications, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and claims.
• Coordinate installation and commissioning of complex building systems, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire protection, specialty equipment, and building automation systems.
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk management throughout the construction process.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, occupancy approvals, and facility turnover.
• Ensure construction activities are planned to minimize operational impacts on adjacent transportation facilities.
• Prepare executive‑level reports, schedule updates, and project performance metrics.
• Mentor junior construction management staff and contribute to a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience on complex vertical building projects.
• Demonstrated experience delivering maintenance facilities, industrial buildings, operations facilities, transportation support buildings, or similar mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of commercial and industrial building construction, including structural systems, architectural finishes, and complex MEP systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary contractors and consultants throughout construction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Preferred Experience delivering projects for aviation or rail + transit clients.
• Professional Engineer (PE), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), PMP, or equivalent professional certification.
• OSHA 30‑Hour Construction certification.
• Experience with Design‑Build, CMAR, Progressive Design‑Build, or Public‑Private Partnership (P3) delivery methods.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Project.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $153,600 - $230,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.

Benefits

• extensive medical insurance coverage
• disability insurance coverage
• life insurance coverage
• continuing education benefits
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

Additional Benefits

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Military Service Considerations

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all.

Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compliance

The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Company Background

The Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara.

Sidara is a leading, privately‑owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence.

Sidara world‑class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide.

The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.