Construction Manager

Ramboll • City of Syracuse, NY

17d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Construction Manager will join Ramboll’s Project Management Group, based in Syracuse, New York. The role supports construction projects by coordinating plans, schedules, teams, subcontractors, budgets, and project activities. The manager works with the Senior Construction Manager on overall construction scope, schedule, budget, change management, startup, commissioning, and closeout. For smaller projects, the role leads the on-site project team and, when a full-time EHS Supervisor is absent, serves as Project Site Safety Leader. The position requires demonstrated heavy civil construction experience, including mass earthwork, retaining wall systems, groundwater management, and stormwater infrastructure. Local travel is 10%. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; sponsorship is not available. The anticipated base salary is $80,000 to $100,000 per year. The role may also be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other compensation, and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Associate degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Demonstrated heavy civil construction experience, including mass earthwork, retaining wall systems, groundwater management, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Ability to read plans, drawings, and specifications and interpret data.
• Knowledge of construction sequencing and planning, construction scheduling and durations, safety planning, and means and methods.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification.
• OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing plans and schedules and work with superintendents, supervisors, and administrators on project-related activities.
• Work with the Senior Construction Manager to manage the overall project construction scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead on-site project team management for smaller-scale projects.
• Manage subcontractor contracts in coordination with the Senior Construction Manager.
• Assist the Senior Construction Manager and Project Management teams with the change order process, including notifications and gathering and organizing supporting data for Project Manager review and processing.
• Help create a safety culture in the office and at the jobsite.
• Serve as Project Site Safety Leader when a full-time EHS Supervisor is absent.
• Estimate material, labor, and equipment costs needed to manage project changes.
• Assist in planning startup, commissioning, and closeout processes.
• Adhere to the policies and standards in the company’s quality management practices.

Benefits

• Commitment to employee development.
• Leaders guided by the company’s Leadership Principles.
• Inclusive culture that welcomes employees as unique individuals.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• Long-term thinking associated with a foundation-owned company.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree