Senior Construction Manager – Heavy Civil & Earthworks (Owner's Representative)

We are seeking a Senior Construction Manager / Owner's Representative to oversee the critical Site Civil, Mass Earthworks, and Infrastructure phase for a major greenfield mission-critical facility in the Greater Columbus, OH area. In this role, you will act as the client's key field-facing lead on-site, monitoring General Contractor performance, inspecting heavy earthmoving and utility installations, enforcing jobsite safety standards, and keeping master schedules and budgets aligned. Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 Hours/Week (No Overtime). Safety Equipment (PPE) Requirements include composite-toe work boots, Class 2 safety helmet, Class 2 or higher safety vest, Class 2 or higher reflective all-weather jacket, cut- and impact-resistant gloves, and ANSI Z87.1 (or higher) rated safety glasses or visor.

Responsibilities

Field Leadership & Oversight: Independently observe contractor behavior, identify daily priorities, and coordinate general contractors, safety leads, environmental inspectors, and engineering teams to advance site development; Drawing & Submittal Reviews: Perform detailed reviews and markups of civil, structural, and utility drawings, submittals, and RFIs using Bluebeam Revu; Cost & Schedule Controls: Monitor contractor progress against master project schedules (Primavera P6) and cost forecasts; evaluate change order requests and pay applications; Stakeholder Coordination: Present proposals, risk-mitigation strategies, and progress findings to client management and project stakeholders; Safety & Compliance: Ensure all on-site activities strictly adhere to OSHA, environmental, and site-specific Class 2 safety protocols

Requirements

10+ years of progressive responsibility in Construction Management; At least 5 years of dedicated experience managing bulk earthmoving, mass grading, site utilities, and horizontal civil infrastructure; 10+ years reading, reviewing, and interpreting complex civil/engineering construction drawings; 10+ years managing multi-million-dollar project budgets, schedules, and contractor pay applications; Proven daily proficiency with Bluebeam Revu for plan markups and submittal reviews; Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; Must be located in or willing to immediately relocate to Columbus, OH for 100% on-site field work

Nice to have

Active PMP (Project Management Professional) or CCM (Certified Construction Manager) credential; Experience with Primavera P6 schedule auditing and critical path review; Background in Critical Infrastructure (e.g., mission-critical campuses, large-scale industrial facilities, or major utility substations)

Benefits

Medical insurance; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; Long-term disability insurance; Short-term disability insurance; 5 personal days accrued each calendar year; 10-15 days of paid vacation time; 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year; Ascendion Learning Management System