Senior Construction Management Specialist 1

Sargent & Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 84,762 - 129,498; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Construction Management Specialist based in Tennessee, Chattanooga. This role involves managing construction projects across multiple sites, ensuring quality, safety, and timely completion of tasks. Candidates should possess 7–12 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits and requires travel as necessary.

The compensation range is between $84,762 and $129,498, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in construction management, especially T&D or industrial.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and lead teams.
• Strong understanding of construction safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractor and subcontractor employees on site.
• Develop project-specific construction management plans.
• Monitor overall construction progress and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Construction management experience

Client relationship-building

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

MS Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

This position is expected to be a field assignment, meaning travel is required. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

Position Overview

The Construction Management Specialist will work closely with all project team members and closely supervise all contractor and sub‑contractor trade employees. Our Construction Managers must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and help ensure timely completion of projects in fast‑paced environments. This is a traveling Construction Management position supporting project work across multiple sites. The successful candidate will move from site to site, with typical project assignments lasting about 3–9 months, and may occasionally travel to other locations for a few days to support additional projects.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop project‑specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans;
• Perform Home office or remote pre‑construction planning work before field mobilization;
• Lead and manage the site construction management and commissioning staff;
• Monitor overall construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety;
• Manage and mitigate construction and commissioning work risk;
• Report construction progress and cost to the Project Manager or Owner;
• Lead and attend construction project performance review meetings;
• Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and lookaheads;
• Keep track of project progress and maintain schedules;
• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly;
• Communicate any field conflicts and notify the internal project team;
• Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members;
• Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs;
• Monitor and report on project progress;
• Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable);
• Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback;
• Coordinate requests for appropriate staffing;
• Resolve on‑site issues and emergencies;
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 7–12 years of relevant construction management experience, directly related to T&D transmission, substation construction, or industrial construction management;
• Determination of staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel experience;
• Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience;
• Experience in establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project;
• Understanding of a process approach to accomplishing construction management and start‑up testing work;
• Demonstrated client relationship‑building experience;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others in potentially adversarial situations;
• Successful and proven experience as an Industrial Construction Site Manager;
• Industrial Field Experience, Trade School Graduate, or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred;
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites;
• In‑depth understanding of construction operations and processes;
• Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite;
• Organizational and time‑management skills;
• Ability to lead and inspire;
• OSHA 10 or 30.

Award‑Winning Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$84,762 - $129,498

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well‑being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.