Senior Construction Lead — Airport Automation Projects

Vanderlande; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Vanderlande seeks a Construction Manager to lead site-based installation for large-scale baggage handling and material handling projects in North America. You will drive safety, quality, cost control, and stakeholder communication on multi-disciplinary teams.

In this role you will manage budgets, schedules, and contracts for projects ranging from $50M to $100M, while building strong client and subcontractor relationships and ensuring project delivery to Vanderlande standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex industrial, automation, construction, or material handling projects.
• Proven experience leading large-scale installations with high automation and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of contract management, risk mitigation, project financials, and claim avoidance practices.
• Valid driver's license, valid passport, and ability to obtain all required project security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site-based execution of complex projects ranging from $50M to $100M, including installation, commissioning, integration, and final project delivery.
• Manage project budgets, contracts, schedules, quality standards, and site-related costs while identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Direct customer, subcontractor, and stakeholder relationships, handling contract issues, non-conformities, change management, and site-related challenges.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site safety programs while ensuring compliance with Vanderlande processes, HSE requirements, and project execution standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Vanderlande seeks a Construction Manager to lead site-based installation for large-scale baggage handling and material handling projects in North America. You will drive safety, quality, cost control, and stakeholder communication on multi-disciplinary teams.

In this role you will manage budgets, schedules, and contracts for projects ranging from $50M to $100M, while building strong client and subcontractor relationships and ensuring project delivery to Vanderlande standards.