Senior Construction Field Manager

Redwood Materials•Reno, NV

About The Position

Redwood Materials is seeking a senior construction professional for its Engineering, Procurement, & Construction (EPC) team. The role supports projects that turn recycled materials into battery materials and implement second-life battery energy storage systems. It has autonomy over large, complex construction scopes and includes mentorship and technical oversight of junior Project Engineers. The role works with Construction Managers, Superintendents, and teams across project management, infrastructure engineering, project controls, and procurement, from preconstruction through completion and start of production. It owns multiple concurrent or complex scopes, advises on high-risk work, coordinates trade contractors and installations, resolves construction issues, inspects work for compliance, and tracks schedules and budgets. The position manages RFIs, submittals, procurement, and scope schedules, and independently evaluates schedule, cost, and risk trade-offs. The position is full-time. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
At least 8 years of construction engineering, scheduling, or design experience.
Experience mentoring or providing technical oversight to junior engineers.
Advanced knowledge of cost coding, cost savings, budgets, and other project-related financial implications.
Advanced knowledge of scheduling processes and industry best practices.
Strong interpersonal skills, including building positive working relationships and mentoring and influencing others without direct authority.
Knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings and specifications, building materials, and applicable standards.
Ability to assume responsibility and communicate and interface effectively with others.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with motivation to learn and grow knowledge.
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to Project Engineers and junior team members.
Construction engineering experience or knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction scheduling and production time management.

Responsibilities

Lead daily meetings with subcontractors and crews to review production schedules, confirm required materials, equipment, and resources are available, and resolve or escalate cross-scope conflicts.
Collect, coordinate, and analyze shop drawings, design specifications, material requirements, and project data to support quality and contract compliance.
Lead development of project work plans and scheduling strategies; identify and mitigate production, materials, equipment, and process risks, and drive corrective action plans.
Evaluate daily production, schedule, and budget projections; track project performance and document daily activities using company-approved methods and technologies.
Notify team members and the manager of significant schedule changes and recommend solutions.
Mentor, train, and provide day-to-day technical guidance to Project Engineers and junior staff; review their work and support their development.
Manage RFIs, submittals, procurement, and schedules for assigned scopes.
Complete additional assignments as directed by management.
Submit accurate project quantity inputs and cost controls using assigned cost codes; coordinate cost coding with finance and accounting for employee time, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
Review and approve daily timecards for company construction crews and coordinate with the Office Manager, payroll, and construction supervisors to resolve inquiries.
Review project specifications throughout the work for quality assurance and manage certificates, inspections, and other construction documentation.
Coordinate field layout with construction crews and engineering leaders, ensure utility and commercial lines are marked before production, and manage required permits.
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses, attend weekly safety meetings with field teams and project leadership, and present field analysis as needed.
Assist the estimating team with project schedules and technical input.
Assist with development of design drawings and provide technical input as needed.
Coordinate subcontractor work methods, schedules, and crews as needed.
Reconcile the job close-out checklist with designers and subcontractors at project completion.
Maintain knowledge of company values and strategic plan.