Construction Manager

Job Title
:

Construction Manager – Modular/Off‑Site Manufactured Units

Location
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Granite City, IL

Pay
: $75,000 - 85,000 per year based on experience

Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-quality, premanufactured modular units—such as kitchen, bathroom, and guest-room pods—ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, within budget, and meet design and quality standards.

• Project Planning & Coordination
• Manage schedules and workflows for both factory construction and field installations to meet lead‑time targets (typically 6–12 weeks per unit).
• Coordinate with design, production, logistics, and on‑site teams to align fabrication and install sequences.
• Quality Management & Compliance
• Enforce rigorous quality standards throughout manufacturing phases.
• Address and resolve any defects or misalignments before delivery.
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Monitor project costs and oversee change orders. Identify efficiency opportunities and track budget status.
• Team & Subcontractor Leadership
• Supervise internal trades and vendors (electricians, plumbers, finish carpenters). Ensure alignment with scheduled milestones and quality expectations.
• Safety & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain safe work environments in the factory and field.
• Continuously seek improvements to optimize waste reduction (up to 75% vs traditional build methods).
• Stakeholder Communication
• Serve as the focal point for communication between clients, internal teams, and logistics. Provide regular status updates and upscale issues proactively.
• Logistics Support
• Coordinate pod shipments (up to 99″ wide × 32′ long) to sites, ensuring route compliance and securing all necessary transport permits.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+years of construction management experience, ideally with modular or prefabricated construction.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑functional teams and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong technical acumen in building systems (plumbing, electrical, finishes).
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and MS Office.

• Experience with factory‑built building (FBB) processes and pod/module delivery.
• Familiarity with logistics coordination for oversized and specialty shipments.
• Knowledge of waste minimization and sustainable construction practices.

• Lead exciting modular construction projects in hospitality, multifamily, tiny‑home, and commercial settings.
• Drive schedule efficiency—reduce project timelines by 4–6 months on a 50,000ft² development.
• Work in a dynamic environment that champions off‑site manufacturing and sustainability.

If you are a proactive construction leader passionate about shaping the future of modular construction, we'd love to hear from you.