Senior Grid Construction Manager - Travel Projects

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Traveling Construction Management Specialist to support project work across multiple sites. The role requires moving from site to site for 3–9 month assignments and coordinating with project teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver on schedule.

Ideal candidates have extensive field construction management experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of safety and quality standards. Per diem may be provided; travel is required.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of relevant construction management experience
• Experience in TD transmission, substation, or industrial construction
• Experience using project controls tools to manage large projects
• Knowledge of safety, health guidelines for sizeable industrial sites

Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific construction management and commissioning work plans
• Lead and manage the site construction management and commissioning staff
• Monitor overall construction progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety
• Manage and mitigate construction and commissioning work risk
• Report construction progress and cost to the Project Manager or Owner
• Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and lookaheads
• Keep track of project progress and maintain schedules
• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly
• Communicate field conflicts and notify the internal project team
• Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members
• Collaborate with internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc.
• Monitor and report on project progress
• Adhere to estimated costs and ensure profitability
• Supervise field staff and provide feedback
• Coordinate staffing requests
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

MS Office Suite

Leadership and team guidance

OSHA 10 or 30

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Project controls software

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Traveling Construction Management Specialist to support project work across multiple sites. The role requires moving from site to site for 3–9 month assignments and coordinating with project teams, contractors, and vendors to deliver on schedule.

Ideal candidates have extensive field construction management experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of safety and quality standards. Per diem may be provided; travel is required.