Senior Construction Management Specialist 1 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy · Tennessee
📍 Chattanooga, TN💰 $84,762 - $129,498via icimsPosted 2026-09-23
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Responsibilities
This position is expected to be a field assignment, meaning travel is required. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.
Position Overview:
The Construction Management Specialist will work closely with all project team members and closely supervise all contractor and sub-contractor trade employees. Our Construction Managers must be highly organized, communicate effectively, work well with a team, and help ensure timely completion of projects in fast-paced environments. This is a traveling Construction Management position supporting project work across multiple sites. The successful candidate will move from site to site, with typical project assignments lasting about 3–9 months, and may occasionally travel to other locations for a few days to support additional projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develop project-specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans;
Perform Home office or remote pre-construction planning work before field mobilization;
Lead and manage the site construction management and commissioning staff;
Monitor overall construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety;
Manage and mitigate construction and commissioning work risk;
Report construction progress and cost to the Project Manager or Owner;
Lead and attend construction project performance review meetings;
Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and lookaheads;
Keep track of project progress and maintain schedules;
Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly;
Communicate any field conflicts and notify the internal project team;
Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members;
Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs;
Monitor and report on project progress;
Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable)
Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback;
Coordinate requests for appropriate staffing;
Resolve on-site issues and emergencies;
Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
7–12 years of relevant construction management experience, directly related to T&D transmission, substation construction, or industrial construction management
Determination of staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel experience
Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience
Experience in establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project
Understanding of a process approach to accomplishing construction management and start-up testing work
Demonstrated client relationship-building experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others in potentially adversarial situations
Successful and proven experience as an Industrial Construction Site Manager
Industrial Field Experience, Trade School Graduate, or Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering preferred
Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites
In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Organizational and time-management skills
Ability to lead and inspire
OSHA 10 or 30.
Technology & Innovation
Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
About Sargent & Lundy
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range $84,762 - $129,498
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