Senior Construction Manager

Ramboll • Albany, NY

3d • $95,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Ramboll is hiring a Senior Construction Manager for its Solutions for Industry Project Delivery team within the Energy division, based out of its Albany, New York office. The role leads construction for a multi-year program of Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) projects at an industrial campus operated by a major power-generation equipment manufacturer in New York’s Capital Region. Work occurs within an active manufacturing facility and includes process and production equipment installations, building and enclosure upgrades, mechanical and electrical upgrades, controls modernization, and equipment recommissioning. Several projects may be underway concurrently. The position requires daily onsite work in the greater Albany area and close collaboration with the client’s facility and project teams, Ramboll engineers, trade subcontractors, and the Program Manager, who owns the overall client program.

The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating project scope, schedule, budget, field execution, procurement support, subcontractors, safety, change management, commissioning, and closeout. The role also serves as the Project Site Safety Leader when a full-time EHS Supervisor is absent and mentors other construction staff and interns.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available. The anticipated base salary is $95,000 to $125,000 per year. The position may also be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other compensation, and includes a comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Ramboll describes its workplace as inclusive and flexible and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least 8 years of construction management experience on industrial, manufacturing, power generation, or similarly complex projects, including leading onsite teams.
• Experience with EPC or design-build delivery, including procurement support and subcontractor management.
• Experience working in operating industrial facilities, including shutdowns, tie-ins, and coordination with plant operations.
• Multidiscipline knowledge across mechanical, process piping, electrical, controls, structural, and civil scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong construction sequencing and planning, scheduling and durations, safety planning, and means-and-methods skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage quality, schedule, and budget while building client relationships.
• Ability to travel locally each day to a manufacturing site in the greater Albany, New York area.
• Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification.
• PE license, PMP certification, or a construction management credential.
• Experience supporting a long-term client program with multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite construction for multiple concurrent EPC projects, managing scope, schedule, and budget in partnership with the Project Manager.
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams to align project deliverables with the client’s scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Plan, sequence, and coordinate fieldwork in an operating plant, including shutdowns, outage windows, tie-ins, and work around live production.
• Develop and maintain construction schedules, look-aheads, and progress reporting in accordance with the Project Execution Plan.
• Support procurement by preparing and reviewing subcontract bid packages, evaluating bids, and coordinating equipment and material deliveries.
• Manage subcontractors day to day, including subcontract administration, submittals, RFIs, progress reviews, pay application review, and lien waiver tracking.
• Lead the change order process by identifying changes, notifying the client, gathering supporting data, and estimating materials, labor, and equipment costs for Program Manager review.
• Serve as Project Site Safety Leader when a full-time EHS Supervisor is absent; promote safety, lead pre-task planning and job hazard analyses, and coordinate client EHS and permitting requirements.
• Serve as a primary day-to-day contact for client facility, operations, and project staff and build client relationships.
• Coordinate with engineering during design and construction to resolve field issues and confirm constructability.
• Plan and lead startup, commissioning, turnover, and closeout, including punch lists and as-built documentation.
• Mentor Construction Managers, Associate Construction Managers, and interns assigned to the program.
• Follow the company’s quality management system policies and standards and Ramboll QA/QC procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
• Potential eligibility for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.
• Flexibility as part of the company’s inclusive approach to work.
• Commitment to employee development and an inclusive workplace culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior