Field Construction Manager - Heavy Industrial Sites

CDM Smith; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Site Construction Manager to lead on-site field operations at client project sites across the United States. You will represent the company, manage safety, sequencing, quality control, and subcontractors while coordinating with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires extensive field leadership, a strong construction background, and the ability to travel 100% to diverse sites. Join a team delivering heavy industrial projects nationwide.

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 safety, correct, quality control, and alignment with 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; these become record documents.
• Takes progress photographs of construction events and labels/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 to handle issues clearly and professionally.
• Maintains on-site records and files per The Perry Group document control requirements.

Skills

Safety management

Quality control

Scheduling

Contract management

Subcontractor coordination

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Construction Management or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Site Construction Manager to lead on-site field operations at client project sites across the United States. You will represent the company, manage safety, sequencing, quality control, and subcontractors while coordinating with Project Managers to keep projects on schedule.

The role requires extensive field leadership, a strong construction background, and the ability to travel 100% to diverse sites. Join a team delivering heavy industrial projects nationwide.