Construction Management II

What You Can Expect

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ENGIE is seeking a Construction Manager II to join our Capital Projects team at the University of Iowa. This role is responsible for managing utility infrastructure capital projects across two university campuses, ranging from $100K to $20M and typically spanning 1–3 years. The Construction Manager II will oversee multiple projects, ensuring alignment from development through handover, while enforcing ENGIE’s high standards for safety, quality, and stakeholder collaboration.

What You Will Do

Lead utility infrastructure projects from development through construction and closeout, Lead utility infrastructure projects from development through construction and closeout, ensuring successful handover to Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Asset Management teams, with routine site visits to projects

Manage multiple concurrent construction projects, providing direct oversight of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers on-site

Champion ENGIE’s Health, Safety, and Environment program, owning jobsite safety and compliance in partnership with contractors

Monitor and report weekly on construction progress, safety performance, WBS construction activities, and regulatory compliance using KPIs tied to project plans and schedules

Review and approve construction-related documentation, including change orders, notices, and supplier contracts

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate schedules, facilitate communication, resolve issues, and ensure alignment with schedules, throughout the project lifecycle

Develop and maintain construction management plans in coordination with the Project Manager to support timely project execution, delivery, and alignment with baseline plans

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a similar technical discipline; in lieu of a degree, four (4) years of experience in construction, infrastructure, or utility project management

Minimum of two (2) years of construction management experience, ideally within the utility industry

Proven interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders effectively

Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and field operations, including hands-on experience with tools and equipment

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams to drive progress and resolve challenges

High attention to detail and documentation, demonstrated through daily logs, KPI tracking, reporting, and standard construction management practices

Effective communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments accurately and on schedule, and proficiency in construction management software and digital tools

Additional Details

This role requires attendance at a worksite

Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license / clean driving record; for the use of company, hire cars, and personal vehicles to drive to site locations

Physically able to walk and inspect construction sites for extended periods in varying weather conditions

Comfortable working in a field-based, hands-on environment with tools and equipment as needed

Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range : $74,900 – $114,770 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.

Business Unit : GBU Energy Solutions

Division : ESI NORTHAM

Legal Entity : ENGIE North America Inc.

Professional Experience : Junior (experience

Education Level : Bachelor's Degree

Why this matters to us

Our organisation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities.