Traveling Construction Manager - Field Projects

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Traveling Construction Management Specialist to support project work across multiple sites. This field assignment requires travel; typical project durations are 3–9 months, with per diem for eligible travelers.

You will lead site construction management, monitor progress, safety, cost, and quality, and report to the Project Manager while coordinating with contractors to meet schedule and budget targets.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of construction management experience in T&D transmission, substation or industrial projects.
• Experience establishing and using project controls tools for large projects.
• Strong understanding of construction operations and processes.
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial sites.
• Excellent client relationships and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific construction management and commissioning plans.
• Lead and manage site construction management and commissioning staff.
• Monitor progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety on site.
• Plan construction processes with schedules, phasing, and lookaheads.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and orderly site operations.
• Coordinate staffing requests and resolve on-site issues.

Skills

Construction management

Project planning

Client relationship

MS Office proficiency

Leadership and teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Safety and risk management

Field site supervision

Education

Industrial Field Experience

Trade School Graduate

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Project controls tools

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Traveling Construction Management Specialist to support project work across multiple sites. This field assignment requires travel; typical project durations are 3–9 months, with per diem for eligible travelers.

You will lead site construction management, monitor progress, safety, cost, and quality, and report to the Project Manager while coordinating with contractors to meet schedule and budget targets.