Boiler Construction Manager

Construction Manager – Industrial Boiler Construction

Location: Spring, TX.

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $147,500 – $160,500

Travel: Up to 50%

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, field-driven construction leader with deep expertise in industrial boiler projects. They thrive in complex environments, take ownership of project outcomes, and consistently deliver safe, high-quality results while maintaining strong client relationships and protecting project profitability.

Position Overview

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading and executing industrial boiler and power generation construction projects across a multi-state region. This role oversees all phases of project delivery—from initial bid and planning through execution and closeout—ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This position requires a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise in industrial boiler construction, strong financial acumen, and the ability to manage complex, high-risk field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle project execution, including RFQ support, planning, construction, and closeout
• Manage project financials, including budgets, forecasting, cost tracking, and profitability (P&L)
• Oversee construction activities across multiple projects and geographic locations
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, field teams, and clients to ensure seamless execution
• Monitor and manage project scope, schedule, and change control processes
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities within the assigned region
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, safety standards, and company policies
• Provide leadership and direction to superintendents, field engineers, subcontractors, and craft labor
• Address and resolve critical project issues and escalate as needed
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and labor organizations
• Support staffing and resource allocation for project sites

Required Experience

• 10–20+ years of construction experience
• 5+ years in a Construction Manager, Superintendent, or equivalent field leadership role
• Direct experience in industrial boiler or power generation construction (required)
• Experience managing large-scale projects ranging from $10M to $100M+
• Background in brownfield or operating plant environments
• Proven success managing outages with compressed schedules and multiple contractors

Note: Candidates with only commercial or residential construction experience will not be considered.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of:
• Boiler erection sequencing
• Pressure part installation and welding
• Structural steel systems and support infrastructure
• Heavy rigging and crane operations
• Familiarity with:
• Weld quality and inspection processes
• Temporary construction systems (scaffolding, access, supports)
• High-elevation and tight-clearance work environments
• Proven ability to:
• Develop and execute detailed construction work plans
• Manage labor productivity and workforce planning
• Track project costs, forecast trends, and mitigate overruns
• Develop and manage schedules, including recovery planning

Safety Leadership

• Demonstrated commitment to safety as a core component of execution
• Experience managing high-risk activities, including:
• Work at height
• Confined space entry
• Hot work in industrial environments
• Heavy lifts and rigging operations
• Energy isolation / lockout-tagout (LOTO)
• Leads by example through:
• Pre-task planning and risk mitigation
• Field presence and active supervision
• Accountability across all levels of the project team

Leadership & Team Management

• Hands-on, field-focused leadership style
• Experience managing union and/or non-union labor environments
• Ability to lead and develop:
• Superintendents
• Field engineers
• Project teams
• Strong decision-making skills in high-pressure, outage-driven environments
• Ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining strong working relationships

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively interface with:
• Clients and owner representatives
• Engineering and QA/QC teams
• Safety and project controls
• Capable of clearly communicating:
• Technical challenges
• Schedule impacts
• Cost and risk considerations

Work Environment & Travel

• Based in Spring, TX with 100% in-office presence when not traveling
• Travel up to 50%, depending on project demands
• Mix of local site visits and interstate travel
• Some weeks may require extensive travel, others primarily office-based
• Seasonal fluctuations in travel intensity

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $147,500 – $160,500
• Performance-based bonus program:
• Potential to earn up to 50% of base salary
• Bonuses tied to project profitability and margin performance
• Individual project bonuses may reach significant levels on large-scale projects
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical degree in a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of construction/project experience
• 6+ years of leadership or management experience