Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental remediation, demolition, and early site preparation for WGU's multi-phase national headquarters development in downtown Salt Lake City.
• Oversee environmental consultants, demolition contractors, civil engineers, and surveyors to ensure project alignment.
• Coordinate environmental permitting, regulatory approvals, and agency engagement.
• Monitor remediation work and demolition sequencing to ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Manage site logistics, including staging, site access, and traffic coordination.
• Support cost forecasting, schedule planning, and risk management for early site development.
• Transition to supporting broader construction and development activities as the project advances into vertical construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, environmental science, or a related field (equivalent relevant experience may be considered).
• 7–12 years of experience in site development, environmental remediation, demolition, or early-stage construction for large commercial or institutional developments.
• Proven experience managing environmental consultants and demolition contractors.
• Familiarity with environmental regulatory processes, remediation strategies, and permitting requirements.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams in complex urban or campus-scale environments.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Salt Lake City, UT.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex urban developments or large-scale institutional campus projects.
• Experience coordinating with local government agencies and regulatory authorities regarding site entitlements and property coordination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Retirement savings plan.
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and flexible paid sick time.
• 11 paid holidays and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
• Discounted WGU tuition and wellbeing programs.

About the Company

Western Governors University (WGU) is a leading accredited online university dedicated to expanding access to higher education through competency-based degree programs. Founded by a coalition of U.S. governors, WGU is committed to building a diverse, student-focused workforce and creating a better future through innovative learning.