Senior Construction Management Specialist 1

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL • 3h ago

Description

This position is expected to be a field assignment, meaning travel is required. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

Position Overview:

The Construction Management Specialist will work closely with all project team members and closely supervise all contractor and sub-contractor trade employees. Our Construction Managers must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and help ensure timely completion of projects in fast-paced environments. This is a traveling Construction Management position supporting project work across multiple sites. The successful candidate will move from site to site, with typical project assignments lasting about 3-9 months, and may occasionally travel to other locations for a few days to support additional projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop project-specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans;

Perform Home office or remote pre-construction planning work before field mobilization;

Lead and manage the site construction management and commissioning staff;

Monitor overall construction and commissioning 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;

Lead and attend construction project performance review meetings;

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 any field conflicts and notify the internal project team;

Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members;

Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs;

Monitor and report on project progress;

Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable)

Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback;

Coordinate requests for appropriate staffing;

Resolve on-site issues and emergencies;

Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

7-12 years of relevant construction management experience, directly related to T&D transmission, substation construction, or industrial construction management

Determination of staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel experience

Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience

Experience in establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project

Understanding of a process approach to accomplishing construction management and start-up testing work

Demonstrated client relationship-building experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others in potentially adversarial situations

Successful and proven experience as an Industrial Construction Site Manager

Industrial Field Experience, Trade School Graduate, or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred

Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites

In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes

Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Organizational and time-management skills

Ability to lead and inspire

OSHA 10 or 30.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$82,380.00 - $125,860.00

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

CityChicago

StateIL

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestConstruction

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-23087

Business GroupGrid Group

DepartmentSubstation O&M Services

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