Senior Food Plant Construction Program Manager

Dennis Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking a Construction Program Manager to lead strategic planning, management, and execution of large industrial construction projects for food and beverage facilities. You will oversee site-based construction managers, mentor staff, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

Travel up to 100% across the USA and Canada, with a work schedule of 10 days onsite followed by 4 days off at times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction science, building science, construction engineering or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressively responsible job site experience on industrial building projects, preferably Food & Beverage.
• 15+ years working with sub-contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to drive project schedules.
• 15+ years building or sustaining client relationships.
• Strong technical, organizational, managerial and communication skills across disciplines; proficiency with 3D models.
• 7+ years of design-build experience (preferred).
• Read and interpret construction documents and schedules (MS Project).
• Willing to travel up to 100% across USA/Canada.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct site-based construction managers, field staff, and office personnel from concept to completion; provide direction on safety and schedules.
• Manage project accounting, budgeting, and cost management with input from the office project manager.
• Develop and update project scope, budget, and schedule with the office project manager.
• Establish and maintain relationships with inspectors to ensure permit compliance.
• Coordinate change orders and general construction administration.
• Manage third-party testing, inspection, and supplier/client relationships.
• Provide construction reports focused on client executives; ensure clear client communication.

Skills

Project scheduling

Client relationship management

Reading construction docs

MS Project proficiency

3D modeling familiarity

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction science/building science/construction engineering

Tools

MS Project

3D models

Job description

Dennis Group is seeking a Construction Program Manager to lead strategic planning, management, and execution of large industrial construction projects for food and beverage facilities. You will oversee site-based construction managers, mentor staff, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

Travel up to 100% across the USA and Canada, with a work schedule of 10 days onsite followed by 4 days off at times.