Industrial Construction Manager | Lead Projects & Safety

Spencer Ogden; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Construction Manager with a strong background in industrial and chemical construction to lead field operations across multiple facilities in the Midwest. You will drive project execution, ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence, and coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams.

This hands-on leader will manage budgets, change orders, risk mitigation, and reporting to leadership while traveling extensively between sites, with up to 90% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• 5–7+ years of construction management experience in chemical, industrial, or process facility environments.
• PMP or CCM certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 90%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities across multiple industrial facilities, ensuring work meets project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Lead projects from planning through completion, managing scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to maintain productivity and project alignment.
• Develop project budgets, monitor expenditures, manage change orders, and support contract negotiations.
• Ensure all work complies with safety policies, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Lead project teams, facilitate stakeholder meetings, communicate project updates, and resolve issues affecting project execution.
• Identify potential project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address schedule, cost, and quality concerns.
• Maintain project records, track progress, and provide regular updates to leadership.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Subcontractor Coordination

Budget & Cost Control

Safety & Compliance

Team Leadership

Risk Management

Reporting & Documentation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Civil Engineering/related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Spencer Ogden is seeking a Construction Manager with a strong background in industrial and chemical construction to lead field operations across multiple facilities in the Midwest. You will drive project execution, ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence, and coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams.

This hands-on leader will manage budgets, change orders, risk mitigation, and reporting to leadership while traveling extensively between sites, with up to 90% travel.