Site Construction Manager
About The Position
Paligen Technologies is seeking an experienced Site Construction Manager to support our mission of becoming a global leader in manufacturing innovation. This role is responsible for overseeing large‑scale, new‑build construction projects—typically valued at $200M+—with a focus on industrial, chemical, and defense‑related facilities. The Site Construction Manager will work as part of the Program Management Team and participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) composed of internal engineering, safety, and technical staff. This position ensures strong field execution, technical alignment, and disciplined schedule adherence on behalf of the program. Actively on-site during construction periods to ensure responsiveness to challenges in the field. Experience with defense‑industry safety standards, energetics/explosives environments, process safety practices, and compliance with EM 385 is strongly preferred. Chemical plant construction experience is also highly valued.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 5 to 10 years of construction project management experience, including 5+ years in the defense industry.
- Proven success managing large‑scale, high‑security, and schedule‑driven industrial or defense projects.
- Strong understanding of defense‑sector construction standards, security protocols, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience working within IPT environments or multi‑disciplinary program structures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and internal coordination skills.
- Proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
- Eligibility for a U.S. security clearance and authorization to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree or PMP certification.
- Experience with chemical plant construction, energetics/explosives facilities, process safety programs, and EM 385‑1 safety requirements.
- CUI implementation a key value.
- Familiarity with industrial or defense manufacturing infrastructure
Responsibilities
- Project Planning and Coordination
- Subcontract Management
- Budget Management
- Safety Compliance & Quality Assurance
- IPT & Program Integration
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
