Senior Construction Manager

Currie & Brown; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Currie & Brown is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Construction Manager to support a major data center program in Chicago, Illinois. The role requires 12+ years of construction management experience and hands-on leadership of large-scale, mission-critical projects.

The ideal candidate will oversee field execution, coordinate with owners and contractors, monitor safety and quality, and drive on-site performance across an assigned campus.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of construction management experience on large-scale projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven leadership of field execution for data center, mission-critical, industrial, or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of site development, earthwork, underground utilities, drainage, and civil infra.
• Working knowledge of SWPPP, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Thorough understanding of project controls, scheduling, risk management, QA, and safety.
• Experience collaborating with owners, general contractors, trade partners, and consultants.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Familiarity with commissioning readiness, turnover, and project closeout processes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Data center or hyperscale construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support client leadership in planning, coordination, and campus-wide construction activities.
• Act as an extension of the client's team to align stakeholders, contractors, and field crews.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and ensure accountability.
• Lead field coordination, facilitate contractor-client communications, and review work plans.
• Oversee schedule, quality, safety, and overall project delivery for heavy civil works.
• Conduct site walks, progress meetings, and construction reviews to ensure objectives are met.
• Coordinate underground utilities installation and civil infrastructure works.
• Ensure SWPPP compliance and environmental permits adherence.
• Support commissioning readiness, turnover planning, and project closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

BIM 360

Microsoft Project

Job description

At Currie & Brown, we deliver certainty in an uncertain world. As a leading global construction consultancy, we partner with clients on some of the most complex and high-profile projects across data centers, high-tech manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, government, education, commercial real estate, energy, and infrastructure.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are confident, precise, and focused on unlocking value throughout the asset lifecycle. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading professionals, support world-class clients, and contribute to innovative projects that shape the built environment.

If you're looking to make an impact on complex construction programs while advancing your career within a collaborative and growing global consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Currie & Brown is seeking a highly experienced Senior Civil Construction Manager with 12+ years of construction management experience to support a major data center program in Chicago, Illinois. This individual will serve as an extension of the client's construction leadership team, driving execution, field coordination, risk identification, stakeholder alignment, and overall project delivery across an assigned campus.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise managing large-scale mission-critical, data center, industrial, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing projects and possess the leadership skills necessary to oversee complex construction activities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities will Include

• Support client construction leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of campus-wide construction activities.
• Serve as an extension of the client's team, ensuring alignment between project stakeholders, contractors, and field teams.
• Drive project execution by monitoring progress, identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining accountability across all parties.
• Lead field coordination efforts and facilitate communication between contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Monitor schedule performance, construction quality, safety compliance, and overall project delivery.
• Conduct site walks, progress meetings, and construction reviews to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Oversee heavy civil construction activities including site development, grading, excavation, utilities, drainage, paving, and underground infrastructure installation.
• Coordinate and monitor installation of underground utilities including storm, sanitary, water, fire protection, electrical duct banks, telecommunications, and other civil infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with SWPPP (Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan), environmental permits, erosion and sediment control requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.
• Collaborate with environmental consultants, inspectors, and regulatory agencies to resolve compliance issues and maintain project permitting requirements.
• Review contractor work plans, sequencing, and means and methods for heavy civil and underground construction activities.
• Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks and constraints.
• Support commissioning readiness, turnover planning, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain accurate project reporting and provide regular updates to leadership teams.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement across the construction program.

Qualifications & Education

• 12+ years of construction management experience supporting large-scale capital construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience leading field execution for data center, mission-critical, semiconductor, industrial, advanced manufacturing, heavy civil, infrastructure, or large commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of site development, earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, drainage systems, and civil infrastructure construction.
• Working knowledge of SWPPP requirements, environmental compliance, erosion and sediment control, and applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project controls, risk management, scheduling, quality assurance, and safety compliance.
• Experience working directly with owners, general contractors, specialty contractors, and trade partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of commissioning readiness, turnover, and project closeout processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, Primavera P6, BIM 360, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management tools.
• Data center or hyperscale construction experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

What You Can Expect

• A collaborative environment where every voice is heard and valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global construction consultancy.
• A buddy and mentorship program to support your success.
• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• National and international mobility opportunities.
• Healthy work/life balance.
• The opportunity to support a large-scale, high-profile hyperscale data center program.
• Exposure to some of the most complex and innovative projects in the industry.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and more.