Industrial Construction Lead: Startups, Safety & Impact

TAI; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

PTO & Paid Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

FSA/HSA & EAP

Job summary

TAI is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field execution of capital projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment in the United States. You will oversee planning through startup, coordinating multiple trades and contractors to deliver on schedule and safety.

You will manage mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and utility installations, monitor progress, and drive operational readiness for turnover. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction management experience on industrial capital projects.
• Experience managing EPC firms, contractors, subcontractors, and multiple construction disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution of capital projects from planning through commissioning, startup, and closeout.
• Manage EPC and general contractors, subcontractors, and trades for safe, efficient delivery.
• Coordinate mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and utility installations.
• Monitor progress, address schedule, cost, quality, and resources; review drawings and work packages.
• Facilitate contractor coordination meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage punch lists, turnover, and project documentation; support commissioning and startup readiness.
• Ensure compliance with LOTO, hot work, confined space, excavations, line breaks, energized work, cranes and rigging.
• Coordinate safety audits with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EHS; promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Contractor Management

Safety Programs

Permitting Systems

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Instrumentation & Controls

Mechanical Completion

Pressure Testing

Commissioning

OSHA Compliance

Reading Drawings

Leadership

Communication

Project Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction

PM Certification (PMP/CCM)

Tools

Procore

Job description

TAI is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field execution of capital projects in a dynamic manufacturing environment in the United States. You will oversee planning through startup, coordinating multiple trades and contractors to deliver on schedule and safety.

You will manage mechanical, piping, electrical, instrumentation, and utility installations, monitor progress, and drive operational readiness for turnover. Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.