Senior Construction Manager
Company: Search our
Location: El Mirage
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Role We seek a Senior Construction Manager to provide
construction management support services to our valued client's
data center practice. 3 to 7 years’ construction experience is
required. The Senior Construction Manager’s main responsibility is
to monitor and report on design, bidding, cost and scheduling
events with 100% transparency. Escalation of risk is the number one
priority. The client should never be removed from the equation.
Decisions involving schedule, cost, safety, coordination, and
design shall be made by the client and the A/E team. This role
requires a high level of organization and attention to detail. This
is a great role for someone looking to grow in the industry. If you
are ready for an opportunity with tremendous growth potential, join
our team! General responsibilities include: Escalation: The 1
priority for the Sr CM is to escalate issues to the client without
delay. It is not the Sr CM’s responsibility to resolve issues but
rather to keep the client fully aware and informed of issues –
potential or real – so that they can resolve them. Payment
Applications: Review General Contractor pay applications for
accuracy and completeness before sending to the client. Use the
Infrastructure Trackers to help confirm that the level of
completion matches the amounts being billed. Change Orders: Review
change order requests for accuracy and completeness before sending
to the client. Ensure associated RFI documents and other supporting
information is provided and ensure the scope and justification for
the change order request is clear to the client. Escalate change
orders that are more than 30 days old to the client. *NOTE: The
client should never be surprised by a change order. The Sr CM is
responsible for keeping the client apprised of any issues, RFIs,
discussions that may lead to a change order request. Review OFCI
vendor invoices: Ensure the correct equipment has been delivered,
damage-free, and is functioning prior to payment. Daily review of
Daily Logs, Photos and Infrastructure Trackers to remain aware of
current state of issues, trade progress, potential risk items.
These daily reviews will support your other responsibilities such
as change order log updates, monthly review of pay applications,
risk exposure log updates, etc. Meet with the CM every day. Discuss
the day’s activities and trade progress. Facilitate videoconference
calls with the Architect and Engineer to: Answer contractor
questions (RFI) and reduce the number of formal RFIs that need to
be submitted. (Confirming RFIs may be warranted to document
outcomes of RFI videoconference calls). Discuss open submittals to
support Architect and Engineer reviews. Identify outstanding RFIs
and submittals that need to be highlighted in the Daily Log and
escalated to the client. In general, always escalate RFIs and
submittals that: Have not been submitted in time to support the
schedule. Have not been responded to in time to support the
schedule. Involve coordination issue(s) with other trades, service
providers, AHJ, etc. Involve a change order. In meetings (e.g.,
OAC, other ad hoc or standing meetings) and conversations, be the
eyes and ears for the client. Escalate real and potential risks
(schedule, cost, safety, quality) to the client. Complete the
Weekly Construction Update. Requirements: 3 to 7 years’
construction experience is required . Bachelor’s degree in
architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or a
related field. This requirement may be waived with five or more
years of direct, vertical construction industry experience. Acute
attention to detail . Ability to prioritize your time to meet
deadlines . Strong ability to communicateverbally and
writtenclearly, concisely and logically. Proven track record on
speaking up when you encounter any potential roadblocks. Passion
for the role you play in keeping the project details on track.
Benefits and Perks: Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance 401(k)
employer match Life and AD&D coverage 100% employer-paid
Voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
insurance Life Assistance Program Paid Time Off 10 paid holidays
Wellness Program Squishy rhinos Team events
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