Senior EPCM Field Construction Manager

Wood; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects within a large-scale EPCM program. You will provide field leadership, coordinate trades, and ensure safe, compliant delivery of live-site work.

This role requires hands-on oversight of multiple projects, direct supervision of superintendents and field staff, and collaboration with project controls and HSE to uphold quality and schedules.

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in USA without sponsorship.
• 10+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Experience supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines.
• Experience as Owner's Representative in construction.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced EPCM environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, project schedules, design specifications, and other construction documents.
• High accountability, punctuality, and reliable daily onsite presence.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience within an EPCM program structure.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Hoylu or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction oversight for an active portfolio of small-to-mid-scale capital projects across the site.
• Coordinate and supervise all construction trades, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project requirements.
• Manage internal construction staff including superintendents, EHS, field engineers, and trade support.
• Ensure field activities comply with site safety policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements (cGMP where applicable).
• Maintain strong daily presence in the field and ensure punctual, reliable onsite support.
• Lead coordination with general contractors, subcontractors, and trade partners to ensure safe and efficient site logistics.
• Resolve field conflicts quickly through proactive communication and issue escalation as needed.
• Represent Construction Management in project meetings, design reviews, safety walkthroughs, and commissioning planning sessions.
• Ensure that contractors meet expectations for productivity, documentation, RFIs, permitting, inspections, and compliance deliverables.
• Champion a strong safety culture in collaboration with the HSE Manager and program leadership.
• Ensure all site work follows applicable SOPs, quality standards, and client-specific construction governance.
• Support and participate in field audits, quality inspections, and readiness checklists.
• Maintain accurate daily field logs, progress tracking, and issue documentation.
• Provide regular updates to the onsite Project Managers and Program Manager on project status, risks, and resource needs.
• Support change identification and documentation in coordination with Project Controls.

Skills

MS Office

Reading drawings

Construction leadership

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Hoylu

Job description

Wood is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects within a large-scale EPCM program. You will provide field leadership, coordinate trades, and ensure safe, compliant delivery of live-site work.

This role requires hands-on oversight of multiple projects, direct supervision of superintendents and field staff, and collaboration with project controls and HSE to uphold quality and schedules.