Construction Group Manager

GM•Arlington, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Infrastructure & Corporate Citizenship (ICC) function — comprised of Global Real Estate, Construction, Facility Operations, and Corporate Citizenship — is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Construction Group Manager. Reporting to the Director of Construction, this position will lead construction project delivery across GM’s Region 1 portfolio, including manufacturing and non-manufacturing sites. The role is responsible for leading a team of project managers and related resources to deliver complex capital, infrastructure, renovation, and workplace projects safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with GM business priorities. This leader will provide clear regional accountability, strengthen communication flow with site leadership and business partners, and help ensure projects are scoped, prioritized, and executed with discipline and consistency. The ideal candidate combines strong construction and capital project experience with people leadership, stakeholder management, sound business judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a matrixed environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Significant experience leading complex facility, infrastructure, or capital construction projects
Proven people leadership experience, including direct leadership of project managers or similarly skilled professionals
Strong understanding of capital project delivery, including project planning, estimating, contracting, scheduling, budget management, risk management, and project controls
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong business judgment, analytical capability, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive alignment on complex issues
Ability to operate with a high degree of independence, accountability, and sound decision-making
Strong commitment to safety, integrity, and inclusive team leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting manufacturing and non-manufacturing facility projects across a geographically distributed portfolio
Experience working in construction, permitting, contractor, and regulatory environments
Experience leading projects that require close coordination with operations, engineering, real estate, and workplace stakeholders
Experience preparing executive-level presentations, project updates, and business cases
Professional registration, certification, or advanced degree relevant to construction, engineering, or project management

Responsibilities

Lead project delivery across GM’s Canada portfolio
Lead execution of construction and facility capital projects across GM’s Region 1 footprint, including manufacturing, non-manufacturing, engineering, and CCA-related sites
Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, and prioritization for project managers and other assigned resources supporting the portfolio
Ensure projects are delivered safely and in compliance with GM policies, project requirements, and applicable regulatory and permitting requirements
Oversee project performance across scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder satisfaction
Escalate issues early and drive resolution of project, contractor, site, and stakeholder challenges
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, including performance management, employee development, workload balancing, and succession planning
Translate broader Construction and ICC priorities into clear direction, objectives, and expectations for the Region 1 team
Establish strong operating rhythms, clear roles, and disciplined follow-through to improve accountability and execution
Build team capability and create an environment that supports collaboration, growth, inclusion, candor, and ownership
Help shape workforce planning and resource allocation based on project demand, business priorities, and emerging portfolio needs
Serve as the primary Construction point of contact for site leadership and key business stakeholders
Build strong partnerships with Facility Operations, Real Estate, Finance, Safety, Legal, Procurement, Engineering, Planning and Design, and other internal stakeholders
Communicate project status, risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations clearly to leadership and partners across functions
Influence decisions and align stakeholders in a complex, matrixed environment where priorities, timelines, and viewpoints may differ
Support preparation of executive-ready updates, business cases, and presentations as needed
Ensure projects are scoped appropriately and supported by clear assumptions, schedules, budgets, contracting strategies, and execution plans
Review and guide key project decisions related to cost, schedule, constructability, sequencing, contractor coordination, and operational disruption
Promote consistent use of tools, standards, governance routines, and reporting practices across the portfolio
Identify risks, capacity gaps, and process improvement opportunities early and implement corrective actions where needed
Partner with broader Construction leadership to improve delivery models, role clarity, and consistency across regions
Contribute to broader Construction and ICC initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness, project execution, and customer experience
Champion change management and help implement new processes, tools, structures, and ways of working
Reinforce GM Behaviors and a strong safety mindset across the team and project ecosystem
Bring forward ideas that improve speed, clarity, collaboration, cost effectiveness, and overall project outcomes
Help ensure the regional portfolio is represented effectively in planning, prioritization, and leadership discussions