Senior Construction Manager - Structural/High Overhead Cranes
About The Position
Ramboll is hiring a Senior Construction Manager to lead field execution of the structural and heavy overhead crane scope for a major industrial manufacturing expansion in Pensacola, Florida. The position is based on site and is part of Ramboll Energy’s Solutions for Industry group. The role translates engineering designs, construction requirements, and specialist vendor inputs into safe, coordinated, executable field plans. It is responsible for constructability, installation sequencing, interface management, quality, progress, commissioning support, and a documented handover. The Senior Construction Manager reports to the Project Manager, Construction, and coordinates with the construction management team, contractors, specialist equipment vendors, engineering, quality, health and safety, commissioning, and other project stakeholders. The planned project assignment is January 5, 2027, through May 30, 2028; the posting states these dates describe the project assignment, not employment duration or terms. After the assignment, Ramboll intends to transition the successful candidate to another execution project, depending on business needs and available opportunities.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of construction experience supporting structural, industrial, or heavy civil projects, including field leadership responsibilities on complex construction sites.
- Experience coordinating and supporting heavy overhead crane installations, including crane runways, rails, structural supports, alignment, tolerances, and vendor-led installation activities.
- Experience overseeing structural construction, including foundations, steel erection, building envelope interfaces, and coordination across multiple active work fronts.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including assessing field conditions, resolving constructability and execution challenges, and recommending practical solutions.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with contractors, craft personnel, vendors, client representatives, and multidisciplinary project teams while driving accountability and collaboration.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, schedules, safety requirements, quality processes, progress reporting, commissioning support, and project turnover activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide field leadership for foundations, structural steel, building envelope interfaces, and overhead crane installation, ensuring work meets safety and project requirements.
- Promote a strong safety culture by identifying risks, supporting field planning, and working with contractors to resolve safety concerns before work proceeds.
- Lead constructability and installation-readiness reviews to confirm designs, materials, equipment, permits, and predecessor activities are ready for execution.
- Coordinate crane installation activities and contractor work fronts, managing interfaces, priorities, field issues, and vendor requirements.
- Oversee QA/QC activities, validate field progress, identify schedule risks, and drive corrective actions as needed.
- Support project completion and handover, including change management, mechanical completion, commissioning support, punch-list resolution, turnover documentation, and stakeholder reporting.
- Coordinate with project disciplines, contractors, vendors, and commissioning stakeholders; anticipate field issues, escalate decisions when needed, and maintain alignment on priorities and readiness.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.
- Position may be eligible for a bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
