Senior Construction Manager

What You Can Expect

As a Senior Construction Manager, you will provide essential scheduling, documentation, and coordination support to ENGIE's Capital Projects team at the Ohio State University. The role ensures that all meetings, reports, and project workflows are managed efficiently to facilitate the timely execution of projects within ENGIE's Capital Projects portfolio from ideation the stage to project completion. You'll be an essential member of a team ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget-while maintaining the highest standards of quality, governance, and stakeholder satisfaction.

The projects you support-ranging from lifecycle renewals to major expansions and modernization efforts-will strengthen the University's energy resilience, reliability, and sustainability for future generations.

No two days are the same. You'll bolster the effectiveness a multidisciplinary team of project managers and construction professionals, interface with University and ENGIE leadership, and drive continuous improvement across all delivery processes.

Essential duties include the following:

• Provide field input to assist with tracking and reporting of schedule and budget performance during the construction phase
• Support cost estimation and scheduling for projects in development/design
• Prepare and executes Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans for Capital Improvement and Efficiency projects
• Ensure construction conforms to civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation & controls drawings, specifications, and all other relevant codes
• Partner with assigned Project Engineer, which is usually an external contractor, to develop a project procedures manual. This reference shall provide the framework for construction addressing mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation & controls and administrative fundamental requirements
• Opine on constructability through the review of Contractor plans, determining if special operator access or maintenance provisions are required
• Coordinate with Project Engineer for technical consult and QA/QC inspections
• Lead the punch list process between substantial and final completion; leads the project turnover from construction through commissioning to operations
• Develop weekly reports on construction progress for Project Manager; informs the monthly management report
• Manage outage and excavation requests with the university
• Coordinate with GIS Analyst and locator during construction to add buried utilities to existing database and be informed of underground lines prior to excavating
• Develop and oversees the Construction Risk Management Process
• Support the Project Manager with Technical/Commercial oversight including:
  • Review of Change Requests, Directives, etc.
  • Review of monthly payment applications from Contractors and Construction Administrators
• Orchestrate the design of traffic control prior to construction activities
• Demonstrate a culture of excellence, accountability, and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or in a technical field from an ABET institution or equivalent in demonstrated experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in management of construction for industrial or municipal projects with demonstrated success, or 8-10 years experience in lieu of a degree
• Advanced understanding of design, construction and operations of thermal plants
• Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership, fostering a culture that prioritizes zero incidents and protects employees, contractors, and the public
• Familiarity with project scheduling and documentation management in a technical or construction environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record; to use a company vehicle
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• Involves fieldwork across active construction sites
• Requires strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills in a dynamic environment

Compensation

Salary Range: $88,800 - $132,000 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more .

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

In 2018 the Ohio State University (OSU) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), a joint venture between ENGIE North America (ENGIE) and Axium Infrastructure (Axium), to operate, maintain and enhance the university's Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, heating hot water, chilled water, and natural gas to the main campus in Columbus, Ohio.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit: LEI RoW

Division: LEI RoW - Northam

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Company Name: ENGIE North America