Field Construction Manager - Heavy Industrial Projects

CDM Smith; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, seeks a Site Construction Manager 1 to oversee on-site field operations at client project sites across the United States. This role represents the firm at the site, ensuring safety, quality control, scheduling, contract compliance, and adherence to drawings and specifications.

The position is field‑based with travel and may support other construction managers on large projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus twelve (12) years of relevant experience
• Associate degree plus nine (9) years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree plus six (6) years of relevant experience The associate or bachelor's degree must be in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline. At least three (3) years of relevant experience must be in Construction Management/Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversees subcontractors and construction to ensure work is safe, correct, meets quality control measures, and the intent of the drawings.
• Ensures all work adheres to the established project schedule; escalates potential or actual project delays to Project Construction Manager.
• Writes Daily Reports and Quality Inspection Reports for review with the site construction lead or Project Construction Manager which become record document.
• Takes progress photographs of construction events and labels and identifies each photograph.
• Prepares Monthly Progress Reports.
• Ensures that contractors are using the latest design drawing revision for construction.
• May provide assistance to Project Construction Manager.
• Prepares contract extras and progress payments for client approval working with Project Manager.
• Provide proper correspondence with project management and clients such that all project issues are handled in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Maintains on-site records and files per The Perry Group document control requirements.

Job description

The Perry Group, Ltd., a CDM Smith company, seeks a Site Construction Manager 1 to oversee on-site field operations at client project sites across the United States. This role represents the firm at the site, ensuring safety, quality control, scheduling, contract compliance, and adherence to drawings and specifications.

The position is field‑based with travel and may support other construction managers on large projects.