Senior Construction Manager

About Niron

Niron Magnetics is commercializing the first new magnetic material in decades powered by its breakthrough material formulation and advanced manufacturing process. The company’s proprietary magnet technology based on Iron Nitride enables magnets that are inherently high magnetization, free of rare earths and other critical materials, and solve supply chain reliability challenges, will drive innovation in various industries. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Niron Magnetics is comprised of a team of professionals with a desire to make a positive impact on the global community. We were named one of “America's Top GreenTech Companies” for 2024 and 2025 by TIME Magazine and the “Innovation of the Year” at the 2025 mHUB Fourth Revolution Awards.

Our team is made up of people who think big, dare to innovate, and strive to impact the planet through technological innovation for our customers. Ready to work alongside amazing people, solve complex problems, and leave a legacy? Join our team.

About the role

The Senior Construction Manager will lead the on-site construction management of the company’s first greenfield manufacturing plant for magnet production, directing the day-to-day management of construction safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and contractor performance from site mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover to commissioning.

This is a highly visible role requiring exceptional organizational discipline, technical judgment, and the ability to manage complexity across multiple external partners, including EPC firms and specialized vendors. The Construction Manager will serve as the on-site accountable owner for construction execution, embedded on site for the duration of the build and reporting progress, risks, and schedule performance into the capital program leadership.

What you'll do

Construction Leadership & Delivery

• Own construction-phase delivery from site mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover to commissioning

• Lead and motivate the site team in the day-to-day management of construction safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and subcontractor performance

• Deliver the construction scope on time and within the approved capital budget

• Act as the company's accountable owner's representative for all construction activities on site

• Promote and manage the safety and health performance of the site team and subcontractors, adhering to all applicable safety programs, training, and policies

• Maintain a rigorous schedule management process with clear critical path visibility and proactive response to delays

• Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required

EPC & Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the EPC firm(s), operating two-in-the-box with the EPC's Site Manager during construction

• Manage the on-site activities of construction subcontractors and equipment vendors, including field installation, testing, and service work

• Partner with Procurement to ensure EPC and vendors meet contractual obligations related to scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance

• Manage prime contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing, and verify that project insurance, bonding, and licensures are in place per project requirements

• Execute downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change orders, and claims mitigation, and enforce accountability across the contractor ecosystem