What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Spencer Ogden?
Construction Manager
Location: Ashburn, VA
Schedule: 40 hours/week (No Overtime)
12 Month Contract
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager (CM) to join our team for a mission-critical project. These full-time roles require individuals who are proactive, technically skilled, and highly engaged with on-site construction activity. Candidates must be comfortable working in the field and coordinating closely with contractors, stakeholders, and project teams. Familiarity with electrical systems is essential, and experience with data centers, substations, HVAC systems, or chillers is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day construction activities on site to ensure compliance with safety standards, plans, and specifications.
- Actively use ladders, scaffolds, and other jobsite equipment while complying with OSHA and general contractor safety requirements.
- Review and manage project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) principles.
- Proactively identify and address issues before they impact schedule or cost.
- Evaluate and process change orders with attention to scope, budget, and schedule.
- Review construction drawings and ensure work aligns with project documents.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of the project contract and enforce adherence on site.
- Collaborate effectively with project stakeholders and ensure clear, timely communication.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of post-graduate construction management experience, preferably on large-scale commercial, institutional, or public sector projects.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management or a minimum of eight (8) years of documented relevant experience on mission-critical construction projects (can substitute for degree requirement).
- Demonstrated electrical systems background – could be from prior work with substations, chillers, HVAC, etc.
- Strong understanding of CPM scheduling and ability to review and assess contractor schedules.
- Proven experience with change management, drawing reviews, and contract interpretation.
- Must be highly proactive, solutions-oriented, and detail-focused.
- Willingness and physical ability to work on active construction sites regularly.
