Senior Construction Manager

Senior Construction Manager Utility & Mechanical Systems

St. Paul MN Direct Hire $120K$150K

We are partnering with a well-respected utility and mechanical construction firm to add a Senior Construction Manager to their team. This role provides leadership for construction projects involving piping underground utilities and mechanical systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with utility mechanical or industrial construction strong leadership skills and a proven ability to manage union trades and subcontractors effectively.

Senior Construction Manager Responsibilities:

• Oversee multiple construction projects including piping underground utilities mechanical systems and associated contractor work.
• Manage 35 union trades personnel and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure projects are executed safely on time and within budget.
• Lead project planning scheduling and coordination with city officials vendors and clients.
• Review and verify contract documents submittals change orders and as-built drawings for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain project safety standards and conduct site inspections to enforce compliance.
• Provide mentorship guidance and performance oversight to direct reports.
• Collaborate with project teams to resolve technical issues and improve construction processes.
• Ensure proper documentation of all project activities and contractor performance.

Senior Construction Manager Qualifications:

• Minimum 35 years of leadership/management experience in construction or utility projects.
• Strong background in piping utility mechanical electrical or fiber/gas construction.
• Post-secondary coursework or equivalent experience in math written communications piping systems and other areas related to energy systems technology and/or engineering welding and utility construction.
• Experience managing union trades personnel preferred.
• Proven mechanical aptitude and understanding of construction processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong supervisory organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate challenging jobsite environments and oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to climb into and out of vaults and perform lifting of equipment.
• Valid drivers license and a good driving record.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary: $120000$150000 annually
• Short-term incentive program / bonus eligibility
• Standard benefits package may include: health dental vision insurance; paid time off; retirement benefits

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Konik is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other protected class status.

Konik has been creating impactful relationships between technical talent and employers for more than 50 years.

Required Experience:

Manager