Sr. Manager Construction, Infrastructure Projects (Remote) - Mars Veterinary Health

Mars Veterinary Health•Washington, NJ

10d•$134,200 - $209,688•Remote

About The Position

As the Sr. Construction Manager, you will independently lead the planning, coordination, and execution of high‑complexity building infrastructure and facility construction projects from pre‑construction through close‑out. This role is accountable for delivering technically challenging system upgrades, repairs, and replacements, requiring advanced technical expertise, sound judgment, and effective leadership across multiple stakeholders. Serving as the owner’s representative, acts as the primary liaison among designers, contractors, inspectors, facility operators, and executive stakeholders, with responsibility for managing risk, ensuring operational continuity, and maintaining adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements—often within occupied, regulated, or mission‑critical environments. You Will: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Independently lead and manage all phases of assigned construction projects, from planning and design coordination through construction, commissioning, and close‑out, serving as the primary point of accountability for outcomes. Manage multiple concurrent projects with significant technical, operational, and regulatory complexity, prioritizing work to meet business and operational objectives. Coordinate construction activities within occupied and operational facilities, exercising sound judgment to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations and patient care. Develop, control, and be accountable for project budgets, schedules, scopes, and execution plans, making informed technical and financial decisions throughout the project lifecycle. Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to protect safety, schedule, cost, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance. Partner closely with the MVH Design team to ensure projects comply with building codes, safety regulations, ADA requirements, and applicable jurisdictional standards. Oversee and direct the work of architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and project objectives. Review and approve RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, and pay applications, exercising independent judgment to manage scope, cost, and risk. Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership, facility teams, and end users, providing clear recommendations and escalation when necessary. Support facility turnover, staff training, and operational readiness to ensure seamless transitions into new or renovated spaces. Ensure complete project close‑out, including final inspections, warranties, as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, and documentation required for long‑term facility operation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 10 years of experience managing complex facility infrastructure and construction projects in occupied, operational environments
Demonstrated experience managing a high annual project volume, including oversight of 50 or more construction and/or infrastructure projects per year, with direct responsibility for aggregating annual capital budgets of no less than $10 million
Experience and strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, structural, life‑safety, roofing, and accessibility systems.
Experience with environmental remediation, water intrusion mitigation, and ADA compliance projects
Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications such as CCM, PMP, PE, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Independently lead and manage all phases of assigned construction projects, from planning and design coordination through construction, commissioning, and close‑out, serving as the primary point of accountability for outcomes.
Manage multiple concurrent projects with significant technical, operational, and regulatory complexity, prioritizing work to meet business and operational objectives.
Coordinate construction activities within occupied and operational facilities, exercising sound judgment to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations and patient care.
Develop, control, and be accountable for project budgets, schedules, scopes, and execution plans, making informed technical and financial decisions throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to protect safety, schedule, cost, operational continuity, and regulatory compliance.
Partner closely with the MVH Design team to ensure projects comply with building codes, safety regulations, ADA requirements, and applicable jurisdictional standards.
Oversee and direct the work of architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and project objectives.
Review and approve RFIs, submittals, schedules, change orders, and pay applications, exercising independent judgment to manage scope, cost, and risk.
Communicate project status, risks, and milestones to leadership, facility teams, and end users, providing clear recommendations and escalation when necessary.
Support facility turnover, staff training, and operational readiness to ensure seamless transitions into new or renovated spaces.
Ensure complete project close‑out, including final inspections, warranties, as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, and documentation required for long‑term facility operation.

Benefits

Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.
Fertility and family-building assistance.
Paid Parental leave.
Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.
Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.
Commuter Benefits.
Legal Plan.
Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.
Mental health support and resources.
Paid Volunteering.
Optimum Wellness Plans® for up to three pets.
Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.
Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).
A Variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular and so much more.