What You Can Expect
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.
This role offers the opportunity to lead one of the University's most complex and high-profile infrastructure initiatives—an approximately 800-linear-foot steam tunnel replacement through the heart of campus. This critical project will require construction leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic coordination across university departments, contractors, and campus partners while maintaining uninterrupted campus operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of the University's utility infrastructure while delivering a project with significant visibility and long-term impact.
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
- Solid understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and field operations, including hands-on experience with tools and equipment
- High attention to detail and documentation, demonstrated through daily logs, KPI tracking, reporting, and standard construction management practices
- Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to drive progress and resolve issues
- Clear communicator with strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple assignments accurately and on schedule, leveraging construction management software and digital tools
Additional Details
- This role requires attendance at our local area Iowa City, IA worksites and is not eligible for remote work
- 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: $77,100 – $118,220 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?
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At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.
Join us and be part of the adventure!
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.
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