Construction Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; Cedar Rapids (IA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A lighting solutions leader based in Burlington, IA is seeking a Construction Site Manager to oversee projects nationwide. You will manage subcontractors, ensure quality control, and maintain safety standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and some construction experience, with a strong desire to travel. This role offers unlimited PTO, health benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO & Flexible Scheduling

100% Employer-Paid Health, Dental, & Life Insurance

Company Vehicle & Phone

IRA with 3% Match & Profit-Sharing Bonuses

Paid Training & Industry Certifications

Opportunities for Career Growth

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Previous experience in construction or related field is essential.
• Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills are crucial.
• OSHA-30 certified within 30 days of hire is required.
• Valid driver’s license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning and site operations.
• Direct subcontractors and ensure adherence to safety and quality.
• Travel Monday–Friday for project management.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Leadership

Familiarity with mobile tech

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Teams

Adobe tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Overview

Construction Site Manager – Energyficient Systems, Inc.
Based in Burlington, IA | Travel Across the U.S. (80%)

Join Energyficient, a leader in lighting retrofit solutions, as a Construction Site Manager and take ownership of projects from signed contract through completion. In this travel-focused role, you’ll manage subcontractors, drive quality assurance, and ensure each site runs safely, efficiently, and to the customer’s satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning, day-to-day site operations, and project closeout
• Direct subcontractors and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and schedule
• Represent Energyficient with professionalism and integrity on every job
• Use Procore, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe tools to manage project documentation
• Travel Monday–Friday (no weekend or holiday work)

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO & Flexible Scheduling
• 100% Employer-Paid Health, Dental, & Life Insurance
• Company Vehicle & Phone
• IRA with 3% Match & Profit-Sharing Bonuses
• Paid Training & Industry Certifications
• Opportunities for Career Growth in a Supportive Environment

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; associate degree
• Previous experience in construction or related field
• Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, Word, Procore & mobile tech
• Strong time management, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to walk long distances and manage multiple priorities
• OSHA-30 certified within 30 days of hire
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background and drug screening
• Most importantly, a desire to travel and grow in the lighting industry

Ready to take the lead and see the country while doing it? If you're decisive, dependable, and driven to exceed expectations, we’d love to hear from you!

Company Description

Energyficient Systems Inc. is a wholesale lighting distributor with a sophisticated design engineering department specialized in serving the ESCO market. Our deep knowledge of lighting efficiency project design and construction makes us a supplier to many of the largest project developers in the United States.

Our work includes educational facilities, government, commercial, and world class industrial facilities such as warehousing, manufacturing, and food processing. Our work makes our customers more competitive, more profitable, and more productive by permanently cutting fixed overhead costs and improving the work environment for their people.

We are a results-focused employer who provides a work environment that supports scheduling freedom, remote work, continuing education, and will regularly empower you in your personal and professional growth. You will work for some of the largest companies in the world and some of the smallest businesses just around the corner; that provides job security, opportunity for advancement, and a career path to a comfortable retirement.