Construction Manager

1w1 week ago

MMR Group

Abilene, US · Full-time · $116,000 – $130,000

About this role

MMR's Construction Manager directs daily field operations, supervises construction execution, and manages manpower planning, subcontractor coordination, and installation quality. The role ensures safety, schedule adherence, and client communication for all field-related activities. This on-site position in Abilene, TX lasts up to 2 years with a 55-66 hour weekly schedule.

Serve as primary client point of contact for construction and work planning. Lead daily and weekly field coordination meetings, implement site safety and quality programs, and manage installation sequencing. Remove constraints impacting productivity and ensure superintendents have adequate personnel, materials, and resources.

MMR treats employees as family with diverse backgrounds, investing in training programs for personal and professional goals. Recognized with “Best Place to Work” awards and as a top Engineering News Record’s Annual Specialty Contractor. Leader in instrumentation and electrical construction across oil and gas, chemical, power, and renewable sectors for over 30 years.

Largest privately owned “Open Shop” contractor in the US with over 30 branch offices globally. Offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and voluntary options. Explore company culture via videos at mmrgrp.com/resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum of four to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
10–15+ years field construction experience
5+ years leading large industrial electrical field teams
Strong background in manpower planning, trade coordination, sequencing, and constraint removal
Experienced in deploying the last planner system and work package construction
Must understand lookahead planning, whiteboard management, and field execution strategy
Must have ability to read blueprints, drawings, technical manuals and perform necessary operations for installation and/or repair of equipment

Responsibilities

Serve as primary client point of contact for construction and work planning matters
Direct daily field operations and supervise teams
Implement site safety and quality programs
Manage installation sequencing and production planning
Coordinate subcontractors and trade partners
Lead daily/weekly field coordination meetings
Remove constraints impacting productivity
Ensure installations meet design intent and standards