Sr. Manager, Construction - Real Estate Development

Western Governors University•Salt Lake, UT

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Construction, represents the owner and leads site development and construction activities for large-scale campus development projects. This role provides oversight of environmental remediation, site preparation, and vertical construction, and manages a team responsible for execution. The position is accountable for the delivery of project scope, including budget, schedule, risk, and quality performance, while serving as a key partner to executive leadership and external stakeholders. This leader ensures alignment across consultants, contractors, and internal teams and contributes to the successful delivery of complex, multi-phase construction initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, real estate, or a related field
10–15+ years of experience in construction management, site development, or real estate development
Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale projects ($50M+)
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Deep understanding of environmental remediation, permitting, and early site preparation processes
Experience working with local government agencies and regulatory authorities
Strong communication and executive presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred
Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally, equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and manage a team of site development and construction professionals, providing direction, coaching, and performance oversight.
Own delivery of project scope, including budget, schedule, risk, and quality outcomes across site development and construction phases.
Oversee project execution from early site preparation through vertical construction, ensuring alignment across all phases of development.
Establish priorities, allocate resources, and drive accountability to meet project milestones and organizational objectives.
Serve as primary owner representative with architects, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
Oversee procurement, scope development, and contract negotiations, ensuring clarity and alignment of deliverables.
Drive vendor and contractor performance, including safety, compliance, and quality standards.
Lead coordination across multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution and issue resolution.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including cash flow and reporting.
Identify and mitigate risks related to construction, site conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee environmental permitting, entitlements, and compliance with applicable regulations.
Ensure consistent tracking and communication of project status, risks, and key decisions.
Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting and presentations to senior leadership.
Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on project strategy, risks, and opportunities.
Contribute to development of scalable processes, standards, and long-term real estate and construction strategies.