Construction Manager, Virginia

Overview:
Expleo is a global engineering, technology, and consulting service provider that partners with leading organizations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.  

Expleo benefits from more than 50 years of experience developing complex products in automotive and aerospace, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems. Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalization, automation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain.   #LI-AC1

 

As a Construction Manager, you are responsible for the operational coordination of one or more industrial construction sites. A true conductor on the ground, you oversee all construction activities, manage both internal and external teams, and ensure that quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives are met.

Responsibilities:
Needs Analysis

Perform technical diagnostics, identify specific needs, and propose solutions adapted to the constraints of the site (technical, regulatory, logistical, etc.)

Construction Supervision

Organize, plan, and supervise the various phases of the construction work

Control the quality of the deliverables and ensure compliance with safety standards and contractual commitments

Team Management

Lead and coordinate site teams (internal staff and subcontractors)

Provide regular and accurate reporting to the project management team while maintaining a calm and productive work environment

Compliance & Regulations

Ensure proper implementation of applicable standards (safety, environment, hygiene) and stay up to date with regulatory changes

Site Safety

Promote a strong safety culture, implement prevention measures, conduct safety audits, and ensure the use of PPE and adherence to procedures

Reporting & Communication

Provide detailed progress updates (physical progress, HSE indicators, schedule), escalate alerts or deviations, and ensure proper documentation and traceability

Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably in mechanical engineering, HSE, or industrial engineering
• Significant initial experience in heavy industry is expected (chemical, petrochemical, steel, energy, etc.)
• Comfortable managing multi-site projects, with strong analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset
• A hands-on attitude, reactivity, autonomy, and thoroughness are essential for success in this role
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to unite teams around common goals
• A flawless safety culture is crucial to ensure optimal working conditions