Construction Manager - Industrial Boiler Construction

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Senior Construction Manager - Industrial Boiler Construction

This is a full-time opportunity with a leading industrial construction organization specializing in heavy industrial and power generation projects. The role focuses on industrial boiler construction, outage management, and high-complexity field operations. The position is based in the U.S., with potential travel to project sites as required.

This is a hands-on, builder-focused role for an experienced construction leader who thrives in high-pressure, technically challenging environments. The successful candidate will lead teams on industrial boiler projects, including erection, replacement, and outage work, while driving safety, quality, and schedule excellence. This is a high-visibility role where you can directly shape field operations, mentor future leaders, and leave a lasting impact on project delivery and team capability.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10-20 years of construction experience in industrial or power generation environments
• 5 years in a Construction Manager, Superintendent, or equivalent field leadership role
• Direct handson experience with industrial boiler construction (erection, replacement, or maintenance)
• Proven experience managing projects ranging from $10M-$100M
• Experience coordinating brownfield or operating plant construction and outages under compressed schedules
• Strong technical knowledge of boiler erection sequencing, pressurepart installation, structural steel support, and heavy rigging
• Experience with welding quality coordination, temporary systems (scaffolding, supports), and highelevation/tight-clearance work
• Expertise in work planning, labor loading, craft productivity, cost tracking, schedule development, and scope/change management
• Deep safety leadership experience, including working at height, confined space entry, hot work, heavy lifts, rigging, and energy isolation/LOTO in operating plants
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience leading union craft labor, subcontractors, and specialty trades
• Demonstrated ability to develop superintendents, field engineers, and future field leaders
• Strong client communication skills and experience presenting technical, schedule, and cost impacts professionally under pressure
• Familiarity with industrial outage operations, engineeringdriven construction cultures, and technically complex high-risk environments
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during critical project phases
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• Industrial Boiler Construction / Power Generation
• Field Execution / Outage Management / Heavy Rigging
  
  

Daily Responsibilities

• Lead and execute industrial boiler projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Provide handson leadership for field crews, superintendents, and subcontractors
• Build and implement detailed work plans, coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities
• Oversee safety programs and enforce strict adherence to regulations and best practices
• Manage labor productivity, craft allocation, and subcontractor performance
• Monitor project cost, forecast trends, and mitigate overruns
• Communicate effectively with clients, engineering teams, QA/QC, and project controls
• Drive technical excellence and mentoring to develop future field leaders
• Lead outage planning and execution to minimize downtime and ensure operational safety
  
  

The Offer

You will receive the following:

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement
  
  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.