Construction Manager

Vanderlande

7d•$135,300 - $150,000

About The Position

The Construction Manager leads all site-based installation activities for large-scale baggage handling and automated material handling system projects. This role oversees project execution, safety, budget performance, quality, customer relationships, subcontractor management, and stakeholder communication to support successful project delivery. As the primary site leader, the Construction Manager proactively resolves technical, logistical, contractual, and organizational challenges throughout the project lifecycle. The role includes leading complex projects ranging from $50 million to $100 million through installation, commissioning, integration, and final delivery. It also involves managing budgets, contracts, schedules, quality standards, site-related costs, and project risks, while maintaining customer and subcontractor relationships and ensuring compliance with safety and project execution requirements. Domestic travel is approximately 80%–90%.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience managing complex industrial, automation, construction, or material handling projects.
Proven experience managing large-scale installations with a high degree of automation and multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong understanding of contract management, risk mitigation, project financials, and claim avoidance practices.
Valid driver's license and valid passport.
Ability to obtain all required project security clearances.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to build, motivate, and align high-performing project teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong analytical, strategic, and decision-making abilities, with a proactive approach to problem solving.
Demonstrated expertise in resource planning, site organization, safety management, and customer relationship management.
Ability to travel domestically approximately 80%–90%.
Ability to perform site oversight duties and communicate effectively in active construction and installation environments.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, and general movement throughout active construction and installation sites.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work amid construction environments, equipment installation activities, and varying site conditions, using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
Previous experience in the material handling, baggage handling, or warehouse automation industry.
OSHA certification or equivalent safety training credentials.
Experience working on highly complex airport, logistics, distribution, or automation projects.

Responsibilities

Lead site-based execution of complex projects ranging from $50 million to $100 million, including installation, commissioning, integration, and final project delivery.
Manage project budgets, contracts, schedules, quality standards, and site-related costs, identifying and mitigating project risks.
Manage customer, subcontractor, and stakeholder relationships, including contract issues, non-conformities, change management, and site-related challenges.
Develop, implement, and maintain site safety programs.
Ensure compliance with Vanderlande processes, HSE requirements, and project execution standards.
Provide overall site leadership, oversee project execution, and support customer satisfaction.
Mobilize and lead multidisciplinary project teams across multiple project phases.