Area Construction Manager

Job Description

Construction Manager – Industrial Boiler Construction

Location: Cheyenne, WY (On-site with travel)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

This role is based in Farmington, NM and supports industrial construction projects across a multi-state region including Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and the western 1 2 of Nebraska. The organization is a leader in complex industrial boiler and power-generation construction, delivering large-scale projects ranging from $10M to $100M+. This is a direct hire opportunity offering a competitive salary range of $147,500–$160,500 plus a highly lucrative bonus structure.

This is a high-impact, field-first leadership role where you’ll own projects from RFQ through completion. You’ll operate with autonomy, managing client relationships, driving execution, and ensuring profitability across multiple projects. If you thrive in technically complex environments, enjoy leading from the front, and take pride in delivering safe, high-quality boiler construction projects—this is the kind of role where you can make a serious mark.

Role Overview

Manage industrial boiler construction projects from RFQ through final delivery

Oversee multi-state project execution with full ownership of schedule, cost, and quality

Interface directly with clients, engineers, and internal stakeholders

Drive field execution, subcontractor coordination, and performance tracking

Balance office-based planning with field presence and client visits

️ Travel Expectations

Up to 50% travel depending on project demands

Mix of:

Local day trips

Extended travel for major project phases

Heavier travel in spring and fall, lighter in summer and winter

Travel is self-managed based on project needs and client success

Required Experience

10–20+ years of construction experience

5+ years in a Construction Manager, Superintendent, or similar leadership role

Direct experience in industrial boiler or power-generation construction (required)

Background in commercial/residential construction alone is not sufficient

Experience managing large-scale projects ($10M–$100M+)

️ Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of:

Boiler erection sequencing

Pressure-part installation and welding scopes

Structural steel systems and access platforms

Heavy rigging and crane operations

Experience with:

Weld quality and inspection coordination

Scaffolding and temporary support systems

High-elevation and tight-clearance work

Strong understanding of:

Brownfield construction environments

Outage scheduling and execution

Planning & Project Controls

Proven ability to:

Develop and execute detailed work plans

Coordinate engineering, procurement, and field teams

Manage labor productivity and resource allocation

Track costs, forecast trends, and protect project margins

Experience with:

Schedule development and recovery planning

Change management and scope control

Safety Leadership (Critical)

Leads safety as a core part of execution, not a separate function

Hands-on experience managing:

Confined space entry (boilers, ductwork)

Work at height

Hot work in high-risk environments

Heavy lifts and rigging operations

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) in live plant settings

Leads from the front:

Conducts pre-task planning

Holds teams accountable

Stops work when conditions are unsafe

Leadership & Team Management

Field-first, hands-on leadership style

Experience managing:

Union and/or non-union labor

Subcontractors and specialty trades

Proven ability to develop:

Superintendents

Field engineers

Future leaders

Communication & Client Management

Strong communicator across:

Clients and owner representatives

Engineering and QA/QC teams

Safety and project controls

Able to clearly articulate:

Technical challenges

Schedule impacts

Cost and risk tradeoffs

Maintains professionalism in high-pressure environments

What Success Looks Like

Delivers projects safely, on time, and within budget

Protects profitability through disciplined execution

Minimizes rework and quality issues

Builds strong, lasting client relationships

Executes outage work with zero serious safety incidents

Leaves teams stronger than they were at project start

Culture Fit

Team-oriented but highly accountable individual contributor

Comfortable working independently and owning outcomes

Thrives in technically demanding, high-risk environments

Adaptable to evolving project scopes and priorities

Takes pride in doing complex industrial work the right way

Company Description

•\tWhat you didn’t know about us:

•\tCompetitive salary

•\tHealth, Dental and Vision Benefits

•\tShort/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection

•\tLife Insurance and Retirement Plans

•\tEmployee Assistance Program

•\tWith this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

•\tWe are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

•\tWe are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

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•\tYou should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

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