Hybrid Construction Manager — Utility Infrastructure

ENGIE Group; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

ESPP

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness days

Job summary

ENGIE North America seeks a Construction Manager I to support utility infrastructure projects at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. You will oversee development through closeout, partnering with senior managers on larger initiatives to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes site visits, safety, documentation, and KPI tracking. A CM/Engineering degree or 4 years of related experience, strong communication, and cross-team coordination are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering or related field, or 4 years of relevant experience.
• 1+ year of experience supporting construction projects, capital projects, or utility infrastructure.
• Knowledge of means, methods, sequencing, field operations and safety practices.
• Experience maintaining project docs, daily reports, schedules, KPIs or similar records.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to manage priorities and records.
• Familiarity with CM software and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility infrastructure projects from development through construction, closeout and handover.
• Conduct routine site visits to support safe, efficient, compliant execution.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and project partners.
• Promote ENGIE's Health, Safety, and Environment program and compliance.
• Track progress, safety metrics, schedule performance and KPIs.
• Review change orders, RFIs, submittals, notices and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to align schedules and budget baselines.
• Develop and maintain construction management plans with Project Managers.

Skills

Project coordination

Construction management

Safety compliance

Documentation & records

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Project management software

Digital dashboards/tools

Job description

ENGIE North America seeks a Construction Manager I to support utility infrastructure projects at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. You will oversee development through closeout, partnering with senior managers on larger initiatives to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes site visits, safety, documentation, and KPI tracking. A CM/Engineering degree or 4 years of related experience, strong communication, and cross-team coordination are valued.