Sr. Construction Manager

Wood PLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects on a large EPCM site in the United States. The role emphasizes safe, compliant field leadership and coordination across multiple trades to deliver projects on time.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of construction leadership experience, familiarity with EPCM structures, and strong scheduling tool knowledge. Onsite presence with a commitment to safety and quality is required.

Qualifications

• Currently authorized to work in USA without sponsorship from Wood
• 10+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Proven capability supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines.
• Experience managing construction teams, as the Owner's Representative.
• Strong 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, consistent punctuality, and reliable daily onsite presence.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience working within an EPCM program structure.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Hoylu, and/or other similar construction management and scheduling 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.

Skills

Field leadership

Project coordination

Construction oversight

MS Office

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Hoylu

Job description

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The Role

The Wood Project team are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support an active portfolio of sustaining capital projects within a large-scale Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) project. This position plays a critical role in the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of construction projects. The ideal candidate brings deep field leadership experience, strong project coordination capabilities, and proven success managing construction activities in live operating facilities.

Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construction & Field Management
• 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.
• Contractor & Stakeholder Management
• 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.
• Safety, Quality & Compliance
• 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.
• Documentation & Reporting
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Currently authorized to work in USA without sponsorship from Wood
• 10+ years of experience managing construction projects.
• Proven capability supervising all construction trades across mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, piping, and process disciplines.
• Experience managing construction teams, as the Owner's Representative.
• Strong 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, consistent punctuality, and reliable daily onsite presence.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Experience working within an EPCM program structure.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, Hoylu, and/or other similar construction management and scheduling tools.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.