Construction Manager – Large Capital Projects

Guardian Industries - DeWitt

. Lead construction execution for large-scale capital projects within operating industrial manufacturing facilities .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading construction execution for large-scale capital projects, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Proficient in managing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating complex construction activities within industrial manufacturing environments.

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Construction Leadership ExperienceIndustrial Construction ManagementProject Execution PlanningSafety ManagementTeam Development and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Construction ExecutionEngineering Drawing ReviewConstructability ReviewHeavy Equipment InstallationProject SchedulingRisk MitigationField ExecutionContractor ManagementCommissioningStartup Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingContinuous Improvement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor's Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Industrial ManufacturingCapital ProjectsPulp and PaperChemicalsHeavy ManufacturingPowerRefiningConstruction SafetyProject TurnoverMulti-Disciplinary Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead construction execution for large-scale capital projects within operating industrial manufacturing facilities
Develop construction strategies for major equipment installations, facility expansions, infrastructure improvements, and modernization efforts
Partner with project management, engineering, procurement, operations, and contractors on integrated execution plans
Provide constructability, sequencing, site logistics, contracting, and execution input during project development and detailed engineering
Review engineering drawings, specifications, scopes of work, construction packages, and schedules
Lead and coordinate construction superintendents, contractors, and field resources across multiple disciplines and work fronts
Identify and mitigate construction risks affecting safety, cost, schedule, quality, operations, commissioning, or startup
Oversee major equipment installation, heavy lifts and rigging, shutdowns, tie-ins, mechanical completion, commissioning, and startup
Monitor field progress and address schedule risks, cost impacts, productivity challenges, contractor performance, and recovery plans
Lead, coach, and develop construction team members while driving continuous improvement
Provide construction leadership across large-scale, complex capital projects throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five (5) or more years of construction leadership experience supporting large industrial capital projects
Ten (10) or more years of combined experience in industrial construction, project management, engineering, or capital project execution
Experience managing construction activities within operating industrial or manufacturing facilities
Experience coordinating multiple construction disciplines, contractors, and simultaneous work fronts on complex projects
Experience reviewing engineering drawings, construction packages, scopes of work, schedules, and project execution plans
Experience with construction safety, contractor management, constructability reviews, field execution, and project turnover
Willing and able to travel up to 50% based on project requirements
Ability to work in industrial manufacturing environments, including areas that may be noisy, dusty, non-air-conditioned, or unheated
Fifteen (15) or more years of industrial construction or capital project execution experience would put the candidate ahead
Experience with large-scale, multi-year capital projects, multiple contractors, and multiple construction disciplines would put the candidate ahead
Experience supporting projects from early development and engineering through construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover would put the candidate ahead
Experience leading construction managers, superintendents, contractor organizations, or large multidisciplinary field teams would put the candidate ahead
Experience in pulp and paper, chemicals, building products, refining, power, heavy manufacturing, or similar process industries would put the candidate ahead
Experience with major equipment installation, large crane operations, heavy lifts, complex rigging, shutdowns, outages, and tie-ins would put the candidate ahead
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline would put the candidate ahead
Successful completion of a drug test may be required
Employment uses E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
Disability coverage
Retirement benefits
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance may be included
Paid parental leave may be included
Adoption assistance may be included
Flexible work environment supporting individual work and personal needs