Senior Construction Manager

Niron Magnetics, Inc.•Sartell, MN

10h•$135,000 - $195,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Manager will lead the on-site construction management of the company’s first greenfield manufacturing plant for magnet production, directing the day-to-day management of construction safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and contractor performance from site mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover to commissioning. This is a highly visible role requiring exceptional organizational discipline, technical judgment, and the ability to manage complexity across multiple external partners, including EPC firms and specialized vendors. The Construction Manager will serve as the on-site accountable owner for construction execution, embedded on site for the duration of the build and reporting progress, risks, and schedule performance into the capital program leadership.

Requirements

Experience leading construction of large-scale industrial or manufacturing capital projects
Proven success delivering greenfield plants or major facility expansions
Significant experience managing EPC firms on complex construction projects
Experience coordinating multiple contractors, vendors, and specialized equipment installations in the field
Demonstrated accountability for capital budgets typically in the hundreds of millions
Exceptional organizational and project execution skills
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, contract administration, and manufacturing operations
Ability to manage ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information
Comfortable operating as the source of truth for project delivery
Strong contract management, negotiation, and commercial acumen
Excellent communication skills across technical, executive, and external audiences
Ownership mentality with a bias toward action and results
Comfortable building structure and processes from scratch
Calm and decisive under pressure
Collaborative but firm in holding partners accountable
Passion for building something new and meaningful

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced materials, magnets, metals, or chemical/process manufacturing
Prior startup or first-plant experience
Background in commissioning and operational ramp-up
PMP or similar certification

Responsibilities

Own construction-phase delivery from site mobilization through mechanical completion and turnover to commissioning
Lead and motivate the site team in the day-to-day management of construction safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and subcontractor performance
Deliver the construction scope on time and within the approved capital budget
Act as the company's accountable owner's representative for all construction activities on site
Promote and manage the safety and health performance of the site team and subcontractors, adhering to all applicable safety programs, training, and policies
Maintain a rigorous schedule management process with clear critical path visibility and proactive response to delays
Lead internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required
Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for the EPC firm(s), operating two-in-the-box with the EPC's Site Manager during construction
Manage the on-site activities of construction subcontractors and equipment vendors, including field installation, testing, and service work
Partner with Procurement to ensure EPC and vendors meet contractual obligations related to scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance
Manage prime contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing, and verify that project insurance, bonding, and licensures are in place per project requirements
Execute downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change orders, and claims mitigation, and enforce accountability across the contractor ecosystem
Review, negotiate, approve, and execute subcontracts and change orders, and lead the downstream RFP and bid process, including prequalifying, evaluating, and selecting subcontractors and suppliers
Represent construction in design reviews, driving constructability, sequencing, and field-installation input into engineering deliverables
Manage implementation of drawing releases, specifications, and design changes in the field
Ensure field changes are captured, documented, and fed back into design and as-built records
Oversee site preparation, civil works, building construction, and installation of process equipment
Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, permitting, and regulatory requirements
Implement robust construction management, reporting, and quality control systems, including work breakdown structures and field progress tracking
Establish and oversee the project non-conformance reporting process
Develop and execute site mobilization, logistics, and laydown plans
Oversee materials receiving and management, including inventory control, storage, and transportation of goods
Lead issue resolution in real time to keep construction moving
Verify subcontractor and contractor compliance with contract documents, safety, quality, and schedule requirements
Drive mechanical completion, punch-list closeout, and system turnover packages to support commissioning
Partner with the internal commissioning team to sequence construction completion around commissioning, startup, and performance testing priorities
Ensure construction handover documentation, including as-builts, test records, and vendor turnover packages, is complete and organized
Create structure, discipline, and transparency where processes are still being defined
Communicate clearly and regularly with executive leadership, investors, vendors, and key stakeholders
Manage community and building trades relationships, and lead the development of project labor agreements as required
Anticipate risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies in a novel, first-plant environment
Provide mentorship and training to less experienced construction staff, and coordinate employee relations matters with Human Resources