Industrial Construction Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA

ADM; Iowa City, Cedar Rapids (IA, IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Industrial Construction Manager to lead on-site construction execution for North American capital projects. You will supervise contractor performance and field teams, collaborating across design/constructability through commissioning and turnover.

The role drives safety, efficiency, and quality, partnering with PM, Engineering, EHS, and Operations to complete projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience managing brownfield and retrofit capital projects in a running facility.
• Willingness to travel or remain at the project site as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily on-site leadership and direct oversight of contractor supervisors and field activities.
• Participates in design/constructability reviews and contribute to execution strategies.
• Measures and reports project progress and key metrics during execution phase to mitigate risk and increase performance of the project.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and site standards.
• Supports commissioning and start-up activities with Operations and Engineering teams.
• Manages site logistics, consumables, materials, and rental equipment tracking.
• Coordinates with Project Management, EHS, Operations, and Project Controls.
• Oversees QA/QC processes in mechanical completion turnover packages.
• Manages change control, RFIs, and field-directed scope adjustments.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Maximo

SAP

MS Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position.

Position Summary

The Industrial Construction Manager is responsible for leading on-site construction execution for North American capital projects. This will include direct supervision of contractor performance and field teams, and active participation from design/constructability through commissioning and turnover.

This role partners with Project Management, Engineering, EHS, Operations, and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.

Job Purpose & Impact

This individual will drive construction excellence by translating design intent into safe, efficient field execution. Additionally, they will promote a proactive safety culture and reduce rework, while supporting project planning and execution strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides daily on-site leadership and direct oversight of contractor supervisors and field activities
• Participates in design/constructability reviews and contribute to execution strategies
• Measures and reports project progress and key metrics during execution phase to mitigate risk and increase performance of the project
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and site standards
• Supports commissioning and start-up activities with Operations and Engineering teams
• Manages site logistics, consumables, materials, and rental equipment tracking
• Coordinates with Project Management, EHS, Operations, and Project Controls
• Oversees QA/QC processes in mechanical completion turnover packages
• Manages change control, RFIs, and field-directed scope adjustments

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Understanding of industrial construction management methodologies
• Proficiency in Maximo, SAP, and similar ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Microsoft Project and Primavera P6

Leadership & Behavioral Skills

• Strong leadership presence in industrial construction environments
• Effective communication and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to coach field teams and influence contractor performance

Working Conditions

• The Industrial Construction Manager may work in office settings as well as on-site in industrial environments, which may involve exposure to various physical conditions and hazards

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience managing brownfield and retrofit capital projects in a running facility
• Willingness to travel or remain at the project site as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in a related field
• Experience coordinating GC/EPC/EPCM contractors under various contractual arrangements
• Experience with continuous improvement or lean methodologies

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.

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