Senior Project Construction Manager

Location: Aiken, SC
Work Location: Savannah River Site (SRS)
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Position Overview

EGS is seeking a Senior Project Construction Manager to lead construction execution, subcontract strategy, and project delivery activities supporting major capital projects and maintenance initiatives at the Savannah River Site.

This position is responsible for managing multiple complex, multi-million-dollar construction projects critical to site operations from conceptual design through construction completion and turnover. The selected candidate will provide leadership for construction execution, subcontract administration, project controls integration, risk management, and construction planning activities while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

The successful candidate will possess extensive construction management experience, a strong understanding of subcontract strategy and administration, and demonstrated expertise supporting large capital projects in highly regulated industrial, nuclear, or government environments. 

Responsibilities

Construction Project Leadership

• Manage all phases of construction projects and maintenance activities from conceptual design through project completion
• Maintain responsibility for project safety, quality, schedule, cost, and technical performance
• Lead construction organizations and matrix personnel supporting project execution
• Establish project priorities, objectives, and performance expectations
• Develop and implement construction execution strategies that support successful project delivery
• Provide leadership and oversight for multiple construction initiatives and assigned project teams

Construction Planning & Execution

• Support construction involvement throughout conceptual design, detailed design, construction, turnover, and closeout phases
• Lead constructability reviews and provide Title II construction support to capital projects
• Develop innovative construction approaches and strategies to improve project performance
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions to mitigate project impacts
• Analyze complex construction issues and develop solutions that support project objectives

Cost, Schedule & Project Controls

• Establish and manage project cost, schedule, and technical baselines
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as necessary
• Coordinate with project controls, engineering, procurement, and construction teams to achieve project milestones
• Support development of project schedules, execution plans, and performance metrics
• Provide detailed project status reporting to management and customers

Subcontract & Acquisition Management

• Develop acquisition strategies for subcontracted construction and design-build projects
• Support development and administration of large construction contracts
• Provide oversight and management of subcontractor execution activities
• Review and improve subcontract management processes, procedures, and standards
• Support development and standardization of subcontract documentation
• Coordinate subcontractor performance, compliance, and project integration activities

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and review boards
• Mentor and develop project personnel while supporting workforce planning and resource allocation
• Deliver presentations and status updates to senior management, customers, and project stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, and project controls organizations
• Foster a work environment focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

One of the following combinations is required:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 15-17 years of practical construction experience
• Associate's degree with 17-19 years of practical construction experience
• High School Diploma/GED with 19-21 years of practical construction experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience managing large construction projects and maintenance activities
• Strong knowledge of construction management principles and practices
• Experience developing and evaluating construction execution strategies
• Experience with project cost management, scheduling, and project controls
• Knowledge of subcontract administration and construction contracting processes
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing large construction contracts for DOE or line-item capital projects
• Experience supporting subcontract management or STR programs at Savannah River Site
• Experience developing subcontract management policies, procedures, and standards
• Experience supporting large capital construction projects in DOE, nuclear, or highly regulated environments
• Active DOE L or Q Clearance within the past two years preferred