Construction Manager – Industrial Boiler Construction
Grandview, Missouri
Direct Hire
$130k - $142k
Senior Construction Manager – Industrial Boiler Construction
This is a full-time opportunity with a leading industrial construction organization specializing in heavy industrial and power generation projects. The role focuses on industrial boiler construction, outage management, and high-complexity field operations. The position is based in the U.S., with potential travel to project sites as required.
This is a hands-on, builder-focused role for an experienced construction leader who thrives in high-pressure, technically challenging environments. The successful candidate will lead teams on industrial boiler projects, including erection, replacement, and outage work, while driving safety, quality, and schedule excellence. This is a high-visibility role where you can directly shape field operations, mentor future leaders, and leave a lasting impact on project delivery and team capability.
Required Skills & Experience
- 10–20+ years of construction experience in industrial or power generation environments
- 5+ years in a Construction Manager, Superintendent, or equivalent field leadership role
- Direct handson experience with industrial boiler construction (erection, replacement, or maintenance)
- Proven experience managing projects ranging from $10M–$100M+
- Experience coordinating brownfield or operating plant construction and outages under compressed schedules
- Strong technical knowledge of boiler erection sequencing, pressurepart installation, structural steel support, and heavy rigging
- Experience with welding quality coordination, temporary systems (scaffolding, supports), and highelevation/tight-clearance work
- Expertise in work planning, labor loading, craft productivity, cost tracking, schedule development, and scope/change management
- Deep safety leadership experience, including working at height, confined space entry, hot work, heavy lifts, rigging, and energy isolation/LOTO in operating plants
- Prior experience leading union craft labor, subcontractors, and specialty trades
- Demonstrated ability to develop superintendents, field engineers, and future field leaders
- Strong client communication skills and experience presenting technical, schedule, and cost impacts professionally under pressure
- Familiarity with industrial outage operations, engineeringdriven construction cultures, and technically complex high-risk environments
- Willingness to travel and work extended hours during critical project phases
Tech Breakdown
- Industrial Boiler Construction / Power Generation
- Field Execution / Outage Management / Heavy Rigging
- Lead and execute industrial boiler projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
- Provide handson leadership for field crews, superintendents, and subcontractors
- Build and implement detailed work plans, coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities
- Oversee safety programs and enforce strict adherence to regulations and best practices
- Manage labor productivity, craft allocation, and subcontractor performance
- Monitor project cost, forecast trends, and mitigate overruns
- Communicate effectively with clients, engineering teams, QA/QC, and project controls
- Drive technical excellence and mentoring to develop future field leaders
- Lead outage planning and execution to minimize downtime and ensure operational safety
You will receive the following:
- Competitive base salary
- Bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership advancement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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- Employee Assistance Program
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