Senior Construction Manager
About The Position
At Ecosystem, we believe in accountability for results by integrating engineering and construction, overseeing projects from design concept to implementation and commissioning to efficiently solve complex energy challenges in the built environment. This role involves tackling existing, energy-intensive, and complex buildings, where each mandate is unique and requires technical rigor, curiosity, an ownership mindset, and comfort with complexity. The Senior Construction Manager will lead the implementation phase, from pre-construction through day-to-day construction activities, delivery, and close-out, leveraging both engineering technical background and project management skills to deliver guaranteed outcomes in safety, client satisfaction, budget, and performance. The role is based full-time on-site to support effective execution and collaboration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent field
- 10+ years owning mechanical construction projects with strong mechanical delivery.
- Strong communication (written and verbal), listening, and negotiating skills in English.
- Knowledge and/or interest in energy systems in the built environment (boilers, chillers, and cogeneration plants)
- Field-based role with 4-5 days/week on active project sites in New England
- Approach problems by looking beyond surface-level symptoms to uncover the true root causes.
- Prefer innovative and original solutions over conventional, ready-made solutions.
Responsibilities
- Challenge design assumptions and validate that solutions will meet expected energy and performance outcomes.
- Oversee on-site construction operations, coordinating subcontractors, clients, and key stakeholders.
- Drive project success within a highly integrated team working seamlessly from design through execution, with safety and quality always top of mind.
- Act as the technical SME on site, solving complex challenges and identifying efficient, cost-effective solutions.
- Navigate change and scope evolution, balancing cost, schedule, technical performance, and team dynamics.
- Propose, estimate, and present project upgrades to the client.
- Take full ownership of construction execution, ensuring alignment with budget, schedule, and quality standards.
- Deliver an exceptional client experience by owning the relationship, anticipating needs, building trust and driving operational outcomes beyond project deliverables.
- Continuously sharpen expertise and step outside conventional boundaries.
Benefits
- Annual base salary ranging from $140,000 to $190,000
- 401K matching
- Comprehensive group insurance package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability)
- High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option with no employee payroll deductions
- 10 public holidays
- A minimum of 15 days of vacation
- 5 personal days
- Paid time off between December 25 and January 1
- Mileage reimbursement from home to site
- On-site lunch expenses reimbursed
- Mentorship opportunities
- Unlimited professional training with no cap
- Thriving people-first culture
- DEI, CSR, Innovation, and Social committees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
