Site Manager - Field Construction

Burns & McDonnell; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 280,000 - 430,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Wellness programs

Extensive insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Site Manager based in Morristown, Tennessee. The role requires overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while managing field personnel and subcontractors. Candidates must possess extensive construction management experience and strong supervisory skills. A competitive compensation package is offered, alongside participation in a robust employee benefits program.

Qualifications

• 17 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience required.
• Excellent supervisory skills of field construction personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for field operations on construction projects.
• Supervise and direct overall construction effort to verify compliance.
• Document all violations and suggest corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Supervisory skills

Strong understanding of all construction disciplines

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Associate's degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

The Site Manager will provide overall day to day on‑site administrative and technical management of all field related personnel, subcontractors and work activities on a construction project site. These projects will be located in various locations and vary in scope and size. The Site Manager provides overall leadership for field operations by supervising craft labor through experienced superintendents and foremen. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution of industrial construction work while aligning field performance with project plans, engineering specifications, and client expectations. The Site Manager primarily oversees projects within the industrial construction sector.

• Direct, coordinate and supervise on‑site discipline superintendents, scheduling, engineering, cost control, material control, commercial management, and administrative staff.
• Responsible for the overall project safety and compliance with the applicable Safety and Health Plans, includes reviewing and auditing site specific safety documentation for Pre‑Task Analysis (PTAs) and Task Safety Observations (TSOs) on a regular basis.
• Supervise and direct overall construction effort to verify project is sequenced and constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule requirements.
• Responsible for efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of Subcontractors and Burns & McDonnell personnel.
• Enforce compliance with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules and client requirements.
• Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
• Provide accurate performance feedback for all project team members.
• Develop and foster effective client and subcontractor relationships.
• Interface with client representatives, municipal authorities and other contractors as necessary to execute projects.
• Coordinate and communicate with the Engineering Manager and Discipline Engineers to plan and sequence engineering deliverables and resolve field engineering items.
• Collaborate with the project management team to develop and implement Project Execution Plans, project procedures, working documents, site procedures and project standards.
• Authorize purchase requisitions for field procurements under supervision of Project Manager.
• Review and approve subcontractor progress payments and Supplier invoices under supervision from Project Manager.
• Provide technical assistance, interpretation of drawings, and recommendation of construction methods and equipment installation.
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly progress reports in addition to other reports as necessary to document construction progress.
• Review all subordinate and subcontractor field reports.
• Assess future work activities and identify any concerns with work plans by utilizing 3‑week look‑ahead reports and the overall project schedule.
• Oversee and direct construction progress tracking and forecasting including Field Progress Measurement Systems, Critical Path Scheduling and commodity tracking systems.
• Oversee and direct the final construction documentation turnover process to clients, includes construction turnover to clients or internal startup and commissioning teams.
• Provide site oversight and coordination of startup and commissioning teams.
• Supervise and enforce compliance with project Quality Management System.
• Oversee craft supervision and project staffing as required.
• Provide oversight of project site material and tool management.
• Responsible for the daily field construction of an individual project in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
• Manages and directs the daily efforts of the physical construction of the project through daily coordination of all field activities, subcontractor direction, and code/specification compliance.
• Read, interpret, and understand isometric drawings, structural drawings, and P&ID's.
• Read, interpret, and understand civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls and instrumentation drawings, specification and commercial documents.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 17 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project required.
• Or, Associate's degree and 19 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project required.
• Or, High School Diploma/GED and 21 years construction management experience or craft supervision experience on a similar project required.
• Strong understanding of all construction disciplines.
• Position requires excellent communications skills and supervisory skills of field construction personnel.
• Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

Compensation

$280,000.00–430,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Field Construction Management
Primary Location: US‑CT‑Wallingford
Other Locations: US‑MA‑Newton, US‑PA‑Conshohocken, US‑NJ‑Morristown
Schedule: Full‑time
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
Req ID: 260846
Job Hire Type: Experienced #CDB