Construction Manager

Ramboll • Syracuse, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ramboll is hiring a Construction Manager for its Project Management Group, based in Syracuse, New York. The role supports management of project construction scope, schedules, budgets, site teams, subcontractors, safety, and project change processes. The Construction Manager works alongside the Senior Construction Manager and project management teams, and leads on-site project team management for smaller-scale projects. The position requires demonstrated heavy civil construction experience, including mass earthwork, retaining wall systems, groundwater management, and stormwater infrastructure. Local travel is approximately 10%. Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Ramboll describes its culture as inclusive and flexible, with a commitment to employee development, leadership guided by its principles, and a foundation-owned company’s long-term perspective. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. It may also be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other compensation.

Requirements

• Associate degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, with experience managing multi-discipline 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.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing plans and schedules and coordinate project-related activities with superintendents, supervisors, and administrators.
• 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 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 required to manage project changes.
• Assist in planning startup, commissioning, and closeout.
• Follow the policies and standards in Ramboll’s quality management practices.

Benefits

• Commitment to employee development.
• A culture that welcomes employees as unique individuals.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term perspective of 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