Industrial Construction Manager

International Motors, LLC•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

International is looking to add an Industrial Construction Manager to their team in San Antonio! The Industrial Construction Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design coordination, budgeting, and execution of capital construction and facility projects across North America. This role manages projects from early feasibility through commissioning and turnover, ensuring alignment with company standards, safety requirements, insurer criteria, and operational objectives. The Industrial Construction Manager serves as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, design partners, contractors, and regulatory authorities to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of industrial construction or project management experience
OR
Master's degree and at least 4 years of industrial construction or project management experience
OR
At least 8 years of industrial construction or project management experience
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Nice To Haves

Capital project delivery
Manufacturing or industrial facility environments
Contractor and trade management
Statement of Work development
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously preferred
Strong project management and organizational capabilities
Proficiency in construction/project management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Build, Bluebeam)
Working knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)
Ability to review drawings using AutoCAD or BIM platforms preferred
Financial acumen in budgeting and cost forecasting
Knowledge of building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety standards preferred
Familiarity with insurer compliance standards (e.g., FM Global) preferred
PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
CCM (Certified Construction Manager) preferred
OSHA 30

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, IT, EHS, and Facilities teams
Lead building space planning, layout coordination, and facility expansions
Present project updates, risks, and financial status to senior leadership
Obtains business partner’s approval of designs, as well as any change orders that may occur
Prepare internal and external reports on project performance
Project Planning & Pre-Construction
Works with the business units for their construction needs
Works with authorities having jurisdiction to procure all necessary licenses and construction permits
Lead feasibility studies, site assessments, and constructability reviews for facility projects
Partner with Architecture & Engineering teams during design development
Develop and define detailed Scopes of Work (SOW) aligned with business requirements and ensuring all company, safety, regulatory, and insurer standards are met
Facilitate value engineering initiatives to optimize cost and performance
Support procurement strategy and contractor prequalification
Manages bid process for all construction projects in conjunction with Procurement
Budgeting & Financial Management
Develop project budgets and capital authorization packages (CAPEX)
Prepare cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and soft costs
Track project expenditures and provide cost-to-complete forecasting
Manage contingencies and identify cost risk mitigation strategies
Review, approve, and process contractor invoices for payment
Scheduling & Project Controls
Develop and maintain detailed master project schedules
Monitor critical path activities and milestone deliverables
Implement recovery plans to address schedule delays
Utilize scheduling and project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore)
Construction Execution
Oversee all onsite and offsite construction activities
Coordinate and direct general contractors, subcontractors, and trades
Monitor daily work progress and ensure adherence to plans and specifications
Select and manage tools, materials, and equipment procurement as needed
Ensure contractual conditions of performance are met
Regulatory Compliance
Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects
Ensure compliance with OSHA, local codes, and corporate safety policies
Align projects with insurer requirements (e.g., FM Global or equivalent)
Conduct site safety reviews and support incident prevention initiatives
Contract & Commercial Management
Support contract negotiation and administration for construction services
Manage change orders, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution
Evaluate contractor performance against contractual obligations
Permitting & Approvals
Obtain and manage all required permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals
Coordinate inspections and jurisdictional authority reviews
Commissioning & Project Closeout
Oversee system commissioning and facility start-up activities
Manage punch list completion and final quality inspections
Ensure delivery of as-built drawings and O&M manuals
Coordinate project turnover to operations and warranty management
Risk Management & Quality Assurance
Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks
Ensure quality construction standards and proper building techniques
Implement corrective actions when deviations occur

Benefits

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing.
You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

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