Design & Construction Manager (West)

National Association of Women in Construction; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Discounts

Career Development & Promotions

Early Wage Access

Vacation Buy Up

Job summary

United Rentals is seeking a Design & Construction Manager to lead design, planning, and execution of building projects across the United States. You will oversee site selection, budgeting, timelines, and adherence to brand standards, coordinating with Real Estate Managers and field teams to deliver high-quality facilities.

The role requires strong communication, analytical abilities and leadership, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field (or equivalent education/experience).
• 5-7 years of related experience in commercial construction, managing projects.
• Experience in industrial/commercial construction with aggressive growth.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project scope with field operations and Regional Real Estate Managers.
• Manage turnkey delivery of new locations from site selection to project close out.
• Develop timelines to meet occupancy requirements.
• Coordinate entitlement and permitting with project scope and management.
• Ensure all projects meet facility specifications and branding requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor construction resources within timelines and budget.
• Ensure safety equipment and security measures are in place.
• Manage project costs, negotiate vendor bids, review invoices for accuracy and budget alignment.
• Ensure compliance with building/development specifications.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Timberline

Marathon

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Timberline

Marathon

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Design & Construction Manager at United Rentals, you will manage the design, planning, construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of the company's buildings and facilities as assigned in accordance with corporate real estate strategy. You will also be responsible for managing regional construction projects within budget guidelines and established timeframes, seeking opportunities for cost reductions and efficiencies.

Final candidate is preferred at locations listed, others would be considered, provided they have convenient access to a major regional airport.

What you'll do:

• Develop project scope and for all construction projects in conjunction with field operations, and Regional Real Estate Managers
• Manage turnkey delivery of new locations from site selection and negotiation through project management and close out
• Develop timeline to meet occupancy requirements
• Coordinate, supervise and monitor entitlement and permitting processes to coincide with project scope and management
• Ensure all construction projects meet URI facility specifications and branding requirements (new construction and remodels)
• Coordinate all ancillary requirements
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment and security measures are in place
• Coordinate, supervise and monitor construction resources and compliance with established timelines, budget, and standard specifications
• Manage project cost, negotiate vendor bids and review vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with budget and payment approval process
• Ensure compliance with agreed upon building and development specifications

Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 5-7 years related experience in commercial construction, managing projects
• Experience working on construction in an industrial/commercial environment for a company with an aggressive growth strategy
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills.
• Microsoft Office (Project, Word, Excel); AutoCAD
• Timberline, Marathon or related software preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of design and construction techniques, and the ability to analyze and evaluate construction bids
• at least 50% travel expected for project support

This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals' policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.