Senior Industrial Construction Manager (Travel Required)

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Company Description

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Job Description

Olsson provides construction management, administration, and observation services for various types of projects to assure that work is performed in conformance with project documents. Our construction services include daily observation / inspection, project documentation, submittal review, design support, shop drawing review, payment application review, payroll review, and oversight for materials testing. We provide technically qualified personnel for our clients’ specific project requirements.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Industrial Construction Manager to oversee and direct contracts for our ever-growing confidential clients across our firm’s footprint. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background or understanding of all aspects of project construction from civil, structural, electrical and/or mechanical systems, as well as automation systems. The ideal candidate would have a proven track record of managing construction projects within the industrial manufacturing sectors including any of the following sectors: agricultural products, food processing, chemical processing, petrochemical, and general manufacturing. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage all aspects of construction activities within the plant.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of contractors, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical and mechanical systems within the plant.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and specifications.
• Develop construction schedules for overall plant shutdowns and individual product line downtimes. 
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

 This position includes:

• The use of a company truck for transportation to and from job site(s). 
• Applicable PPE (personal protective equipment) provided.
• Work boot reimbursement program.
• Company issued laptop.
• Cell phone reimbursement options.

This role will include being onsite at various confidential project site and will require significant travel. The employee’s home base can be located in either Des Moines, IA; Kansas City, MO; Omaha, NE; Little Rock, AR; or Dallas, TX. 

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or other applicable field.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in construction observation or construction inspection in the industrial or food manufacturing sector.  
• This opportunity requires up to 100% travel.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving history.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• OSHA 10 certified, preferred not required.
• Can be a licensed professional engineer (PE). 

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them mo