Construction Manager

Construction Manager

We are seeking a field-based Construction Manager to oversee construction activities across ultrapure water (UPW), wastewater, and reclamation projects. In this role, you will drive safe, high-quality execution from project initiation through final handover, serving as the primary on-site interface between engineering, project management, contractors, and site operations.

What You Will Do

• Lead on-site construction and installation activities through commissioning and handover
• Oversee daily field operations and resolve construction issues
• Ensure work aligns with drawings, specifications, and constructability requirements
• Manage schedule execution and drive milestone achievement
• Direct mechanical and electrical/control installation activities
• Supervise rigging and heavy equipment operations
• Oversee piping installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Manage receiving, inspection, storage, and tracking of materials
• Lead coordination meetings with contractors and stakeholders
• Provide regular reporting on progress, risks, and issues while supporting customer interactions

Position Details

• Location: USA (Project Site Assignments)
• Travel: Up to 95% travel depending on project assignment, including domestic and potentially international travel
• Reporting: Reports to Projects Leader with a dotted line to Global Construction Manager

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 58+ years of construction management or site supervision experience
• Experience with piping systems (PVC, PP, PE, PVDF, SS, CS)
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings
• Strong understanding of mechanical and installation practices
• Ability to manage schedules and coordinate field execution
• No Immigration sponsorship provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UPW, semiconductor waste/reclaim water, or high-purity water systems operations or installation
• Experience on large EPC or industrial construction projects

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $105,000-$120,000 Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.