What You Can Expect
As our Construction Management Advisor at The University of Iowa, you will have a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality construction projects that support the University's critical energy and utility infrastructure. Working across the Main and Oakdale campuses, including University of Iowa Health Care facilities, you will provide construction management expertise and oversight throughout the project lifecycle, helping ensure successful project execution from planning through commissioning.
This position supports a 50-year concession agreement to operate, maintain, and enhance the University of Iowa's utility system. Projects may include electric and thermal energy production and distribution systems, chilled water infrastructure, and stormwater and wastewater improvements. You'll collaborate closely with project teams, contractors, operations personnel, and campus stakeholders to advance critical infrastructure projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
What You’ll Bring
- Lead pre-construction planning activities, including safety reviews, site logistics, utility coordination, contractor onboarding, and constructability assessments
- Champion a strong safety culture through field presence, contractor engagement, jobsite observations, development of project-specific HSEQ plans, and reinforcement of ENGIE's Stop Work Authority and safety expectations
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, GIS, and utility locating teams to identify project risks and integrate safety and operational considerations into construction execution plans
- Monitor construction activities for compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable codes while proactively addressing field issues that may impact safety, quality, schedule, or budget
- Support project execution through contractor coordination, bidder site visits, schedule reviews, RFIs, cost evaluations, and change management activities
- Partner with project managers, engineers, contractors, and campus stakeholders to develop practical solutions, mitigate risks, and support successful project delivery
- Provide oversight of contractor performance, payment applications, field directives, and project documentation to ensure contractual compliance and accountability
- Lead QA/QC, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities, ensuring completed work meets project specifications and operational requirements
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related technical field (ABET-accredited preferred), OR a high school diploma/GED with at least seven (7) additional years of directly related experience managing construction, infrastructure, utility, industrial, facilities, or military engineering projects in lieu of a degree
- Minimum seven (7) years of construction management experience supporting industrial, utility, municipal, institutional, or energy infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of thermal plant systems, utility infrastructure construction, underground distribution systems, district energy operations, or similar industrial environments
- Demonstrated commitment to safety leadership and fostering a culture that prioritizes the well-being of employees, contractors, and the public
- Experience managing contractor performance, project schedules, project costs, field execution activities, contract administration, and change management across multiple projects or workstreams
- Strong understanding of project delivery methods, constructability reviews, construction oversight practices, and project risk management
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships, resolve issues, and drive successful project outcomes across diverse teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Procore, and other project management and construction reporting tools
Additional Details
- This role requires daily presence on active construction sites and is not eligible for hybrid in-office work schedule
- Some night or weekend work is possible based on project schedules and call outs due to outages
- Must comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies and maintain OSHA certifications (OSHA 10 within 30 days; OSHA 30 within one year)
- Valid state-issued driver’s license and clean driving record required; role involves safe operation of company vehicles
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time
- Work is approximately 50% indoors and 50% outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions and temperatures
- Ability to access confined spaces, walk short distances less than one (1) mile, and occasionally lift materials
- Must be comfortable with physical demands typical of active construction environments
Compensation
Salary Range: $102,000 – $156,400 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.
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.
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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
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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.
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