Construction Manager

A.P. Moller - Maersk

. Lead the construction portion of investment projects, including depots, warehouses, relocations, site start-ups, temporary operations, and decommissioning activities .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeLima • PeruSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in construction project management, focusing on logistics infrastructure, including depot and warehouse construction. Proficient in managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communication while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Construction Project ManagementLogistics Sector ExperiencePMP CertificationFluent English and SpanishVendor and General Contractor Management

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementQuality ControlPermitting StrategyFire/Life Safety Systems KnowledgeDepot and Warehouse Construction FundamentalsGreenfield and Brownfield Project ManagementConstruction Governance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStakeholder AlignmentIssue ResolutionDecision TrackingTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookProject Tracking Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCAPMLEEDOSHA

Industry Keywords

LogisticsDepotWarehouseDistribution CenterIndustrialTenant ImprovementFacilitiesConstruction FundamentalsBuilding PermitsMEP Permits

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the construction portion of investment projects, including depots, warehouses, relocations, site start-ups, temporary operations, and decommissioning activities
Coordinate external teams, landlords, general contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and regulatory authorities with the project manager
Develop and manage project scopes, plans, schedules, budgets, risk logs, and execution trackers
Manage construction quality, safety, stakeholder alignment, and operational readiness
Lead facility design, permitting, and approval processes
Coordinate base-building systems and initial land conditions with landlords
Support construction-related contracting and procurement
Oversee on-site construction execution for safety, schedule, budget, scope, and design compliance
Establish construction governance, meeting cadence, communication structures, action tracking, and escalation paths
Facilitate project meetings, issue resolution, decision tracking, and follow-up actions
Manage budgets through cost tracking, forecasting, change-order review, invoice coordination, and financial reporting
Identify scope gaps, support vendor selection, manage contractor and vendor performance, and propose CAPEX reductions
Identify and mitigate risks involving permitting, utilities, landlords, sequencing, budget, and safety
Escalate timeline, budget, resource, risk, vendor, landlord, and accountability issues to senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Role open to candidates based in Lima, Peru, or Santiago, Chile
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Project Management, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field preferred
10+ years of construction project management experience required in the logistics sector; Depots, warehouse, logistics, distribution center, industrial, tenant improvement, or facilities experience strongly preferred
Fluent English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate effectively across a multicultural and regional environment
PMP, CAPM, LEED, OSHA, or other construction/project management certification preferred
Available to travel within the country and to other countries across the West Coast region as required
Strong understanding of construction project management in greenfield and brownfield projects, focused on logistic infrastructure
Knowledge of depot and warehouse construction fundamentals, including flooring criteria, slab flatness, clear heights, column spacing, racking, and overall building functionality
Working knowledge of fire/life safety systems, including sprinklers, ESFR systems, in-rack sprinklers, fire alarms, emergency lighting, and occupancy requirements
Strong understanding of permitting strategy, including building permits, MEP permits, inspections, and approval dependencies
Strong vendor and general contractor management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project tracking tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunities employer
Support for adjustments and accommodations during the application and hiring process