Environmental Compliance Construction Manager (Field Based)
About The Position
ERM is hiring a Construction Manager (Early Works Project Manager) to support a key technology client in Reno, Nevada. This role is responsible for overseeing the planning, compliance, and execution of early works construction activities for large-scale data center developments. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in large-scale construction management, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. The position is onsite and will play a critical role in managing field delivery of complex civil and infrastructure scopes. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), limited-term role with a 12-month duration, with a possible 6-month renewal.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 10+ years of construction management experience or equivalent expertise.
- 7+ years managing complex capital projects and programs.
- Strong experience in “extreme” mass grading and large-scale civil construction (projects no less than 4 million cubic yards of soil) for 10 years.
- Experience with mission-critical facilities or large-scale projects.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Project, and Bluebeam (P6 preferred).
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and manage cross-functional teams and relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential
- Experience with cold shell or large distribution center construction
- Experience with subgrade infrastructure and utility coordination
- Experience with seismic construction environments
- Track record of driving innovative solutions and overcoming project barriers
Responsibilities
- Provide on-site construction management for early works scopes including mass grading, utilities, roads, demolition, and remediation.
- Direct and coordinate daily field activities to ensure safe, timely, and quality delivery.
- Serve as single point of contact for early works construction and communicate project status.
- Manage scope, schedule, and budget including KPI and cost tracking.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, and stakeholders for aligned execution.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental programs.
- Support agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, and community interactions.
- Identify and mitigate project risks and develop reporting tools.
- Manage vendor performance and ensure contract compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement and problem solving across project phases.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- life & disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
