• Job Description

  Req#: 25-05841
  
  
  On-Board Engineering is hiring an Industrial Construction Manager in Colonial Heights, VA!
  
  Position Details:
  Position Type: Full-Time / Contract
  Job Location: Colonial Heights, VA
  Duration: 24 months
  Project: Large expansion project (Q1 2026 - Q4 2027)
  Schedule: 5x10 (typical), 50 hrs per week
  Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays and health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
  Compensation: $60 - $74/hr, depending on qualifications
  
  Summary:
  We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to act as Owner's Representative for execution of a large expansion project at our Client's chemical process facility.
  
  Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  • Construction Manager (CM) acts as Owner’s Representative for projects execution at Colonial Heights.
  • Read and interpret P&IDs, layouts, and process flow diagrams.
  • Oversee project construction, general contractors, and Client-direct trades to assure a high level of quality and safety.
  • Create and review Requests for Information (RFIs) and Change Orders.
  • CM demonstrates strong Safety Leadership with construction contractors in the field. Participates in field contractor audits, CSA (construction safety audits), investigations and toolbox talks.
  • Conduct ‘stand down’ meetings with contractors if a safety violation is found.
  • Verifies that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals and procedures based on Client's CPMP processes.
  • Support construction and documentation to align with project documents and good engineering practices.
  • Provides installation technical support to Project Managers.
  • Assists Project team with project cost/change controls and project budget and accounting records for construction.
  • Assists project manager in bid walks with contractors in the field for budgetary and firm proposals. Respond to RFIs (requests for information) in a timely manner
  • Supervises Daily Timesheets from construction contractors.
  • Reviews Daily Construction Reports (DCR) submitted by each contractor on site every single day.
    • Performs change order estimating and assists the Project Managers in change order negotiations.
  • Supports Project Managers on scope management activities and estimated level of effort for out-of-scope tasks.
    • Walk down and review jobsite conditions including customer meetings, as needed.
  • CM is directly involved in day-to-day site activities.
    • Assists Project teams with schedule updates, construction invoices, and submittals.
  • CM provides information from field reports to support progress forecasting.
    • Assists in managing and reviewing the progress of contractors' construction schedules.
  • CM supports look-a-head schedule planning with construction contractors.
    • Reviews weekly and monthly reports on the status and progress of the contracts including project costs and potential changes.
  • CM will facilitate the development of change orders by requesting through trades and engineering. CM is not an estimator and will not independently develop change order requests on behalf of trades.
    • Able to identify field interferences with associated costs.
  Required Qualifications :
  • Vocational training in construction trades such as pipefitting, boilermaking, machining, carpentry, welding, electrical, instrumentation, or HVAC
  • Minimum 10 years in Construction Management or Site Superintendent in heavy, chemical-plant, process industry. Interaction with civil, concrete, piping, mechanical, building, electrical and instrumentation trades desired.
  • Familiarity with piping and mechanical systems such as isometrics, manual valves, specialty items, packaged skids, chillers, cooling towers etc.
  • Familiarity with electrical and instrumentation systems such as transformers, MCCs, switchgear, conduit, cable and wire installations.
  • Familiarity with civil and structural systems such as concrete foundations, underground piling, structural steel erection, building/panel construction.
  • Strong understanding of OSHA industrial work practices as related to Health, Safety and Environmental impacts.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Work experience in oil, petrochemical or chemical operating facilities. Other heavy industry experience such as power generation, pulp & paper, specialty chemical manufacturing is acceptable.
  • Previous experience in operations, process engineering, technology, maintenance, construction, construction management, or HSE.
  Other Requirements :
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Drug and background screening required
  
  About Us:
  On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.
  
  The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”
  
  On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
  
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  On-Board Companies - Full service Engineering, Construction, Program Management and Staffing services. A Family owned company offering 41 years of experience.

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