Senior Construction Manager

Overview

Our client is a leading energy company seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join their dynamic team in Hobbs New Mexico. This is an exciting 12-month contract opportunity offering competitive compensation for professionals with 11-15 years of construction supervision experience. The role focuses on energy infrastructure projects with emphasis on route development pre-construction planning and contractor oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and budget/financial support for energy construction projects
• Review contract documents plant design criteria drawings and specifications
• Monitor and oversee contractor activities for assigned work scopes
• Lead route development and refinement for energy transmission projects
• Conduct field visits to verify routing and support pre-construction preparation
• Apply value engineering concepts to optimize routing criteria
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Engineering Environmental Services Legal and Development
• Identify and evaluate routing risks with subject matter experts
• Navigate complex permitting requirements and regulatory compliance
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels

Requirements

• 11-15 years of construction supervision experience preferably in energy/utility sector
• Strong understanding of route development and siting criteria
• Experience with cost analysis engineering concerns and environmental constraints
• Knowledge of value engineering and optimization methodologies
• Proven track record in contractor monitoring and project oversight
• Experience with permitting processes and regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform risk assessments and make trade-off decisions
• Detail-oriented with strategic vision capabilities
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management or related field preferred

Benefits & Details

• Competitive hourly rate: Up to $48/hour
• 12-month contract duration
• 40 hours/week
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy infrastructure projects
• Collaboration with industry-leading professionals
• Professional development in the growing renewable energy sector

Location: Hobbs NM (On-site required)