Construction Manager

• About this opportunity

Location: Goldsboro, North Carolina

Work Arrangement: On-site – approximately 80%

Sector: Industrial / MEP

We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and provide on-site leadership across complex industrial and MEP projects.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction and MEP systems , with proven experience managing construction activities, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and supporting projects through delivery. A key part of the role will be managing and coordinating change management activities , ensuring changes are properly assessed, documented, communicated, and implemented.

This is a predominantly site-based position, with approximately 80% of the role expected to be performed on-site .

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide day-to-day construction management and leadership on-site.

• Oversee industrial construction activities and coordinate MEP packages.

• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.

• Monitor construction progress against the project programme and key milestones.

• Identify and escalate construction risks, issues, delays, and potential impacts to delivery.

• Support the coordination and sequencing of MEP and industrial construction activities.

• Manage and support change management processes, ensuring changes are properly assessed, documented, tracked, and communicated.

• Assess the potential impact of changes on project scope, cost, schedule, and delivery.

• Work closely with project management, commercial, engineering, and client teams to manage project changes effectively.

• Lead regular site meetings, progress reviews, and coordination meetings.

• Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, programmes, and project requirements.

• Maintain accurate project and construction documentation.

• Provide regular reporting on construction progress, risks, changes, and key project issues.

• Support project completion, commissioning, and handover activities.

• Who we’re looking for:

Experience, Knowledge And Key Skills

• Proven experience as a Construction Manager or in a similar senior construction role.
• Strong experience working on industrial construction projects.
• Good knowledge and understanding of MEP systems and installations.
• Demonstrable experience with change management within a construction or project environment.
• Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and wider project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, sequencing, and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to construction management.
• The ability and willingness to work on-site in Goldsboro, NC approximately 80% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required.

• About us

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.