Senior Construction Manager

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Fuel card

Discretionary bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Our client is an EPC company seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead a team of CMs and engineers on industrial projects in Oil & Gas and Chemicals. You will drive execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while mentoring staff and coordinating with executive leadership.

The role emphasizes preconstruction involvement, risk management, and strong safety and quality leadership across multiple sites in a portfolio-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management; equivalent field experience considered.
• Minimum 12 years of industrial construction experience with at least 5 years in a Construction Manager role.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and leading field supervision teams.
• Deep familiarity with EPC delivery and self-perform construction.
• Strong command of cost management, schedule control, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of CMs and construction engineers.
• Set expectations for project execution standards, cost management, and client interface.
• Monitor cost, schedule, progress, and productivity across projects.
• Review change orders, cost analyses, and project reports.
• Participate in FEL planning, bid development, and preconstruction activities.
• Develop and maintain owner relationships and communicate with executives.
• Promote safety culture and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Cost management

Schedule control

Client interface

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Our client is an EPC company working on projects in the Oil and Gas, Chemicals and other industrial sectors. A fantastic opportunity exists for a Senior Construction Manager to join the team.

Key responsibilities include:

Leadership & Team Development

• Direct, mentor, and develop a team of Construction Managers and Construction Engineers; provide performance feedback and support career growth.
• Set clear expectations for each CM regarding project execution standards, communication cadence, cost management, and client interface.
• Identify staffing gaps across the portfolio and coordinate with Director of Construction on resource deployment and hiring needs.
• Ensure each CM has a full understanding of their project’s Construction Execution Plan, budget, schedule, and contract requirements.
• Delegate appropriate authority to CMs while maintaining accountability for portfolio-level outcomes.

Portfolio & Project Oversight

• Monitor cost, schedule, progress, and productivity across all assigned projects; analyze deviations and direct corrective action.
• Conduct regular project reviews with CMs to assess execution health, surface risks, and maintain alignment.
• Advise executive leadership of developments that could affect project schedule, cost, client relationships, or interdepartmental operations.
• Review and approve change order documentation, cost analyses, and project reports prepared by CMs.

Preconstruction Support

• Participate in FEL1/2/3 planning, constructability reviews, and bid development to embed field perspective into estimates and execution strategies.
• Contribute to construction schedule development, work breakdown structures, resource loading, and equipment planning during preconstruction phases.
• Support the Estimating team with labor productivity inputs, subcontractor evaluation, and construction risk identification.
• Review and provide input on contract scope documents, specifications, and drawings prior to project award.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as a senior company representative in client meetings, project reviews, and executive briefings; develop and maintain strong owner relationships.
• Develop an atmosphere of open and honest communication between company and Owner, with the goal of excellence in client relationships.
• Identify key project stakeholders early in the project lifecycle and establish communication protocols with the project team.
• Represent company during bid process, scope development, and project management forums.

Safety & Quality

• Champion company’s safety culture; actively promote HSE awareness as a natural part of field leadership.
• Ensure all projects within the portfolio meet Quality standards; support corrective action when deficiencies are identified.
• Participate in safety walks, incident reviews, and HSE leadership activities across assigned sites.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred; equivalent field experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 12 years of industrial construction experience with at least 5 years in a Construction Manager role, EPC experience beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and/or leading a team of field supervisors.
• Deep familiarity with self-perform construction and multi-project execution environments. Experience in EPC delivery preferred.
• Strong command of construction cost management, schedule control, and change management practices.

• On offer will be a competitive base salary, benefits, discretionary bonus scheme, vehicle allowance and fuel card.