Lead Construction Manager, EPCM Field Projects

Wood PLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects on a large EPCM site in the United States. The role emphasizes safe, compliant field leadership and coordination across multiple trades to deliver projects on time.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction leadership experience, familiarity with EPCM structures, and strong scheduling tool knowledge. Onsite presence with a commitment to safety and quality is required.

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in USA without sponsorship from Wood
• 10+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Proven capability supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines.
• Experience managing construction teams, as the Owner's Representative.
• Strong ability to work in a fast‑paced EPCM environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, project schedules, design specifications, and other construction documents.
• High accountability, consistent punctuality, and reliable daily onsite presence.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience working within an EPCM program structure.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Hoylu, and/or other similar construction management and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction oversight for an active portfolio of small-to-mid-scale capital projects across the site.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction trades, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements.
• Manage internal construction staff including superintendents, EHS, field engineers, and trade support.
• Ensure field activities comply with site safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (cGMP where applicable).
• Maintain strong daily presence in the field and ensure punctual, reliable onsite support.
• Lead coordination with general contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure safe and efficient site logistics.
• Resolve field conflicts quickly through proactive communication and issue escalation as needed.
• Represent Construction Management in project meetings, design reviews, safety walkthroughs, and commissioning planning sessions.
• Ensure that contractors meet expectations for productivity, documentation, RFIs, permitting, inspections, and compliance deliverables.

Skills

Field leadership

Project coordination

Construction oversight

MS Office

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Hoylu

Job description

Wood is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects on a large EPCM site in the United States. The role emphasizes safe, compliant field leadership and coordination across multiple trades to deliver projects on time.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction leadership experience, familiarity with EPCM structures, and strong scheduling tool knowledge. Onsite presence with a commitment to safety and quality is required.