Construction Manager - Fargo, ND

Own the Site. Lead the Team. Shape the Future of a Major Project.

Are you a strategic builder who thrives on leading large-scale construction operations? Our client is seeking a driven Lead Construction Operations Manager to take charge of an active multi-year project in Fargo, ND. This is a high-impact leadership role with a clear path toward long-term site leadership.

This is your chance to guide a talented team, elevate project performance, and serve as the central force behind safe, high-quality, profitable delivery.

• Leading and developing the onsite construction team to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Owning the project schedule - planning, tracking, forecasting, and driving milestones with superintendents, PMs, and support teams.
• Acting as the primary operational contact for clients, partners, and key stakeholders.
• Overseeing financial performance including GMP tracking, forecasting, billing, and weekly cash flow reviews.
• Collaborating closely with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, fabrication, procurement, accounting, safety, quality control, and commissioning teams.
• Managing site logistics, material flow, fabrication coordination, and subcontractor performance.
• Ensuring all quality control and commissioning requirements are met to set up long-term success on the project.
• Monitoring labor productivity and driving continuous improvement across all trades.
• Reviewing and supporting change orders with PMs and estimating.
• Serving as the operational leader for the site - with the opportunity to grow into long-term leadership for future phases.

• A proven construction leader with experience managing field teams on complex, multi-phase projects.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in GMP, forecasting, earned value, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency with advanced scheduling tools (P6, Last Planner System, EVM).
• Skilled collaborator who can coordinate across multiple departments and subcontractors.
• A strong communicator who excels at client interaction and team accountability.
• Someone who leads with safety first, drives results, and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Competitive Salary
• Long-Term Opportunity: A role designed to grow into the future site leader.
• Stability & Support:
  Join a company with deep roots and a strong reputation in large-scale construction.
• Full Benefits Package:
  Medical, 401(k), PTO, supplemental benefits, and more.
• Team Culture: A people-first environment that values communication, excellence, and continuous improvement.