Sr. Manager Construction, Infrastructure Projects (Remote) - Mars Veterinary Health

JOB TITLE:

Sr. Manager Construction, Infrastructure Projects (Remote) - Mars Veterinary Health

LOCATION & SCHEDULE:

Remote - WA, Full time

COMPENSATION:

$134,200.00 - $209,687.50

 

As  part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses, Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75,000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3,000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people, pets, and the planet and know our Purpose – A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS – starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love, whether in primary, specialty, and emergency care or management and leadership.

 

You Will:

As the Sr. Construction Manager, you will independently lead the planning, coordination, and execution of high‑complexity building infrastructure and facility construction projects from pre‑construction through close‑out. This role is accountable for delivering technically challenging system upgrades, repairs, and replacements, requiring advanced technical expertise, sound judgment, and effective leadership across multiple stakeholders.

Serving as the owner’s representative, acts as the primary liaison among designers, contractors, inspectors, facility operators, and executive stakeholders, with responsibility for managing risk, ensuring operational continuity, and maintaining adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements—often within occupied, regulated, or mission‑critical environments.

You Will:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Independently lead and manage all phases of assigned construction projects, from planning and design coordination through construction, commissioning, and close‑out, serving as the primary point of accountability for outcomes.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with significant technical, operational, and regulatory complexity, prioritizing work to meet business and operational objectives.
• Coordinate construction activities within occupied and operational facilities, exercising sound judgment to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations and patient care.
• Develop, control, and be accountable for project budgets, schedules, scopes, and execution plans, making informed technical and financial decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to protect safety, schedule, cost, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner closely with the MVH Design team to ensure projects comply with building codes, safety regulations, ADA requirements, and applicable jurisdictional standards.
• Oversee and direct the work of architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and project objectives.
• Review and approve RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, and pay applications, exercising independent judgment to manage scope, cost, and risk.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership, facility teams, and end users, providing clear recommendations and escalation when necessary.
• Support facility turnover, staff training, and operational readiness to ensure seamless transitions into new or renovated spaces.
• Ensure complete project close‑out, including final inspections, warranties, as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, and documentation required for long‑term facility operation.

Your Experience Should Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex facility infrastructure and construction projects in occupied, operational environments
• Demonstrated experience managing a high annual project volume, including oversight of 50 or more construction and/or infrastructure projects per year, with direct responsibility for aggregating annual capital budgets of no less than $10 million
• Experience and strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, structural, life‑safety, roofing, and acc