Construction Manager

Construction Manager - VeterinarianThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Melanie CourtneyAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a network of veterinary hospitals anchored by a deep commitment to the teams who serve our clients and patients.Why join us?Best-in-class health, vision, and dental insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insurance401k with matchPaid time offJob DetailsReporting to the Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, you will lead and execute our national construction portfolio. This is a dedicated, hands-on individual contributor role with no direct reports. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of every project, ensuring that our approach leads to efficiency and transparency for our stakeholders.Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage the full construction lifecycle for ground-up builds and major expansions across the U.S. with network of trusted general contractors and other service providers.
• Serve as the central hub for the real estate team, working in lockstep with Facilities, Equipment, Legal, and Real Estate Portfolio Management to ensure every project aligns with the company's broader asset strategy.
• Partner closely with the Legal Department to review, negotiate, and finalize construction contracts, ensuring risk mitigation and favorable terms.
• Develop and track rigorous project milestones to ensure all phases—permitting, foundation, dry-in, and finishing—stay on schedule and within budget.
• Use digital tools and reporting to create real-time visibility for stakeholders, including Operations Managers and hospital leadership.
• Ensure clinical requirements are met, including medical gas systems, lead-shielding, specialized HVAC for odor control, and medical-grade finishes.

Qualifications

• Need to be located in or around St. Louis, MO.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of commercial construction management, with a proven track record of managing ground-up commercial projects across multiple states.
• Must be comfortable and effective in a "boots-on-the-ground" role, handling all administrative and project management tasks without junior support.
• Advanced knowledge of construction documents, building development, and scheduling. Intermediate knowledge of engineering and legal documents.
• Proficiency in utilizing digital tools to track data, gain efficiencies, and create clear executive-level reports.
• You thrive in a high-growth environment where speed and precision are equally valued. You are a self-starter who can work autonomously and communicate clearly at all levels of the organization.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced knowledge of construction documents, building development, and scheduling. Intermediate knowledge of engineering and legal documents.
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) CAD, and project management applications.

Physical & Travel Readiness: Able to travel 50% of the time and work in various outdoor elements (rain, heat, humidity) characteristic of active construction sites.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button._{Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy}