Senior Construction Manager
94 New Karner Road, Albany, New York, United States | Full-time
Full-time
Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position
What we can offer you
· Commitment to your development
· Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
· A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
· Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
· The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
Your new role
As our new Senior Construction Manager, you will join the Solutions for Industry Project Delivery team within our Energy division, based out of our Albany, NY office. You will lead construction for a steady, multi-year program of Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) projects at a major power-generation equipment manufacturer's industrial campus in New York's Capital Region.
The work takes place inside an active manufacturing facility and includes process and production equipment installations, building and enclosure upgrades, mechanical and electrical upgrades, controls modernization, and equipment recommissioning. Several projects typically run at the same time, so you will be onsite daily in the greater Albany area, working directly with the client's facility and project teams, our engineers, and our trade subcontractors. You will partner closely with the Program Manager, who owns the overall program with the client.
Your key responsibilities
· Lead on-site construction for multiple concurrent EPC projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget in partnership with the Project Manager.
· Work closely with our internal engineering teams to ensure deliverables align with the client's scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
· Plan, sequence, and coordinate field work in an operating plant, including shutdown and outage windows, tie-ins, and work around live production.
· Develop and maintain construction schedules, look-aheads, and progress reporting in line with the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
· Support procurement: prepare and review subcontract bid packages, evaluate bids, and coordinate equipment and material deliveries.
· Manage subcontractors day to day, including subcontract administration, submittals, RFIs, progress reviews, pay application review, and lien waiver tracking.
· Lead the change order process: identify changes early, notify the client, gather supporting data, and estimate cost of materials, labor, and equipment for Program Manager review.
· Serve as Project Site Safety Leader (in the absence of a full-time EHS Supervisor). Champion a strong safety culture, lead pre-task planning and job hazard analyses, and coordinate with client EHS and permitting requirements.
· Act as a primary day-to-day contact for client facility, operations, and project staff, building trusted relationships that lead to repeat work.
· Coordinate with the engineering team during design and construction to resolve field issues and confirm constructability.
· Plan and lead startup, commissioning, turnover, and closeout, including punch lists and as-built documentation.
· Mentor Construction Managers, Associate Construction Managers, and interns assigned to the program.
· Adhere to the policies and standards of our quality management system and Ramboll QA/QC procedures.
· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
· 8+ years of construction management experience on industrial, manufacturing, power generation, or similarly complex projects, including leading on-site teams.
· Experience with EPC or design-build delivery, including procurement support and subcontractor management.
· Experience working inside operating industrial facilities, including shutdowns, tie-ins, and coordination with plant operations.
· Multi-discipline knowledge across mechanical, process piping, electrical, controls, structural, and civil scopes.
· Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
· Strong skills in construction sequencing and planning, scheduling and durations, safety planning, and means and methods.
· Confident communicator who can manage quality, schedule, and budget while building strong client relationships.
· Local daily travel to a manufacturing site in the greater Albany, NY area.
Preferred
· OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification.
· PE license, PMP certification, or a construction management credential.
· Experience supporting a long-term client program with multiple concurrent projects.
Salary Transparency Statement
At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $125,000 yearly. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.
Where People Flourish
Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do. Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.
How to apply
Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.
