Construction Manager, Maintenance Facilities

TYLin Group; Newark, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive medical, disability and life

Continuing education benefits

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

T Y Lin is seeking an experienced Construction Manager for Maintenance Facilities to oversee complex aviation and rail-related projects across the Northeastern United States. You will lead field construction, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The role demands a strong background in vertical building projects, MEP systems, and client-facing leadership. A PE/ CCM/ PMP or equivalent certification is preferred, with site-based work across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible CM experience on complex vertical projects.
• Experience delivering maintenance/facilities/industrial/transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction of maintenance facilities and transportation support buildings from groundbreaking through closeout.
• Serve as field representative and client advisor during construction.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, suppliers, and client representatives.
• Monitor performance for contract compliance, safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Lead progress meetings and resolve field issues promptly.
• Review schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and claims.
• Coordinate installation of complex building systems (MEP, fire, automation).
• Support constructability reviews, value engineering, and risk management.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, occupancy, and turnover.
• Minimize operational impact on adjacent facilities.
• Prepare executive reports and project metrics.
• Mentor junior staff and promote safety and collaboration.

Skills

Construction management

Vertical building construction

MEP systems

Contractor coordination

Project scheduling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Construction Manager – Maintenance Facilities

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. We are looking for a construction professional with extensive experience managing vertical building construction on complex infrastructure programs, with particular expertise in operational facilities, industrial buildings, or transportation maintenance environments.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 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

• Required 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.
• Willingness to work primarily from project sites throughout the Northeast.
• Preferred Experience delivering projects for aviation or rail + transit clients.
• Experience with facilities such as aircraft maintenance hangars, rail maintenance shops, bus maintenance garages, operations control centers, maintenance-of-way facilities, equipment storage buildings, or similar transportation infrastructure.
• 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.

Preferred Experience

Preferred Experience delivering projects for aviation or rail + transit clients. Experience with facilities such as aircraft maintenance hangars, rail maintenance shops, bus maintenance garages, operations control centers, maintenance-of-way facilities, equipment storage buildings, or similar transportation infrastructure.

Preferred Certifications & Skills

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. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities. TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

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

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. 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.

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

Our 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.