Senior Construction Manager (Mid-Central/Midwest)

RSC Holdings Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Career Development & PromotionalOpport

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

United Rentals, Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead complex, high-value capital projects such as major renovations, expansions, ground-up design-build and build-to-suit construction.

You will act as Owner’s representative, coordinating architects, engineers, and contractors while managing budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications. Travel 60–70% across regions; position is safety sensitive, based in the Mid-Central/Midwest.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field.
• 10–15 years’ related experience in commercial construction.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and construction processes.
• Proven management of complex projects, including ground-up build-to-suit and design-build.
• Experience with large-scale or multi-site projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value capital projects, including renovations, expansions, and ground-up design-build.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects and manage schedules and budgets.
• Provide strategic input on planning, execution, and risk management.
• Coordinate with senior leadership and stakeholders, delivering regular updates.
• Develop bids, cost analyses, and contractor recommendations for leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Cost control

Strategic planning

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture

Tools

Procore

Job description

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities. If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for complex, high-value capital projects including major renovations, expansions, ground-up design-build and build-to-suit construction. Construction Managers are Owner’s representatives who focus primarily on capital projects and project-based facility improvements. Facilities-related involvement may occur where work is complex, high-impact, or capital in nature.

**Final selected candidate will be located in the Mid-Central/Midwest**

What you’ll do:

• Strategic Project Leadership – Lead complex or high-value capital projects, including major renovations, expansions, ground-up design-build and build-to-suit construction.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide strategic input on project planning and execution.
• Engage senior leadership and key stakeholders as required.
• Serve as primary contact and provide regular project updates to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to define project scopes and translate requirements into detailed estimates to establish project budget parameters.
• Identify potential risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update project schedules to track key milestones, deliverables, and completion dates while proactively identifying and addressing potential delays.
• Project Delivery, Procurement & Financial Management – Manage complex project delivery methods.
• Develop comprehensive bid packages, including scopes of work, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare detailed bid analyses and cost comparisons and provide strategic contractor recommendations for presentation to senior leadership.
• Oversee project budgets and financial performance.
• Lead contract negotiations and risk management.
• Manage project closeout.
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Coordination – Lead and coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Drive collaboration across internal and external project stakeholders to support successful execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 10-15 years’ related experience in commercial construction, managing projects.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems and construction processes and procedures.
• Proven management and leadership of complex projects, including ground-up build-to-suit and design-build construction.
• Strong team leadership capabilities.
• Experience with large-scale or multi-site projects, including demonstrated experience successfully delivering ground-up build-to-suit and design-build construction projects.
• Background in complex delivery methods.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for construction due diligence, regulatory compliance, permitting strategy, and code interpretation across a diverse portfolio of projects.
• Leads complex due diligence efforts by directing multidisciplinary consultants, evaluating technical reports, assessing entitlement risks, and developing mitigation strategies to support informed real estate and construction decisions.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building codes, zoning regulations, stormwater regulations, fire and life safety requirements, accessibility standards, environmental regulations, and Certificate of Occupancy requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proficiency with construction project management software and demonstrated ability to effectively leverage technology platforms to manage project documentation, workflows, and reporting;
• Experience with Procore or similar systems preferred.
• Industry-related certifications.
• 60-70% Travel required throughout regions (including overnight stays).
• Extended hours during critical phases.
• Use of PPE required.
• This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of United Rentals’ policies and procedures.

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!"

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation
• Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families.

The values that define your service leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork are the same values that drive our success.

With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with an integrated network of rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. In North America, the company operates in 49 states, every Canadian province and Puerto Rico.