Construction Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company. Our Ordnance Systems is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our team. As a BAE Construction Manager, you will play an integral role in ensuring the successful modernization and expansion of capabilities at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant. As the Construction Manager you will be responsible for the Construction execution of projects from input to the proposal to selection of the construction sub-contractor, to managing the performance of the sub-contractors for successful completion of the project(s) on time and within budget. As a BAE Construction Manager, you will have responsibility for a project from proposal stage through completion of commissioning as a critical member of the Integrated Project Team.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all phases of construction projects from concept through closeout.
• Serve as the Project Team Member with primary responsibility for the relationship with the construction sub-contractors related to performance related to schedule and quality.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management beginning with the proposal stage.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with design intent, contract requirements, codes, and site standards.
• Review and approve contractor schedules, pay applications, change orders, and critical submittals.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including bid development, evaluation, and contract award.
• Track project progress against schedule and budget; identify issues early and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure construction standards and quality control measures are maintained throughout the project.
• Facilitate progress meetings and maintain comprehensive project documentation per contract requirements.
• Support checkout, commissioning, and close-out activities, including punch lists, warranty tracking, and handover of documentation.
• Promote and enforce safety practices aligned with site expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and communicate project risks, providing mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• Experience in construction project management on the owner's side or as a CM.
• Knowledge of construction processes, contracts, scheduling, budgeting, and safety standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Project Leadership
• Sub-contractor & Vendor Management
• Budget & Schedule Control
• Risk & Issue Management
• Technical Problem Solving
• Relationship Building
• Decision-Making & Accountability

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $108787 - $184937
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.