Senior Construction Manager

Construction Operations & Logistics Senior Manager (Consultant)

Design & Constructability

• Lead constructability and quality reviews of design documents (drawings and specifications).
• Coordinate technical reviews with architects, engineers, consultants, and construction teams.
• Identify design conflicts, coordination gaps, and constructability issues before construction begins.
• Review RFIs, ASIs, ESIs, addenda, bulletins, and technical revisions.
• Track and resolve technical issues throughout design and construction.
• Support quality reviews of architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, life safety, laboratory, and building systems.

Construction Coordination

• Serve as the technical liaison between project management, engineering, design consultants, and construction management.
• Coordinate field operations, sequencing, logistics, and contractor activities.
• Review construction means, methods, phasing, and site logistics plans.
• Support contractor bid reviews, scope alignment, and award recommendations.
• Help minimize schedule impacts, change orders, and construction claims through proactive coordination.

Scheduling & Logistics

• Coordinate campus-wide construction logistics across multiple active projects.
• Develop and maintain master schedules and logistics plans.
• Monitor schedule performance, risks, and project milestones.
• Coordinate access, temporary conditions, parking, staff circulation, and site operations throughout construction.
• Partner with project controls teams to maintain accurate reporting and forecasting.

Risk & Claims Management

• Maintain project risk registers and identify schedule or cost impacts early.
• Evaluate construction and design-related claims with project leadership.
• Review contract documentation to determine responsibility for field issues and design discrepancies.
• Prepare technical documentation supporting claim resolution and project decisions.

Stakeholder Communication

• Provide project status updates and technical guidance to leadership.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project controls, governance, engineering, quality, legal, and construction teams to maintain project alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
• 10+ years of experience managing complex construction projects
• Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or laboratory facilities preferred
• Strong knowledge of constructability reviews, quality assurance, scheduling, logistics, and project delivery
• Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and project management teams
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Studio, AutoCAD, Revit, SharePoint, and Unifier preferred

Assignment Details

• 12+ month consulting engagement with potential for extension
• Hybrid schedule based in Westchester County, NY
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits available