Senior Manager, Construction

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of site development and construction professionals, providing coaching and performance oversight.
• Own the delivery of project scope, including budget, schedule, risk, and quality outcomes for large-scale campus developments.
• Oversee project execution from early site preparation and environmental remediation through vertical construction.
• Serve as the primary owner representative with architects, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, including cash flow and reporting.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to construction, site conditions, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting and presentations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, real estate, or a related field (equivalent relevant experience may be considered).
• 10–15+ years of experience in construction management, site development, or real estate development.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale projects with budgets of $50M+.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, and contractors.
• Strong financial acumen, including expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Deep understanding of environmental remediation, permitting, and early site preparation processes.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA or similar).
• Ability to travel up to 50% for company summits, conferences, and site visits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• 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 making higher education more accessible through online, competency-based degree programs. Founded by a coalition of U.S. governors, WGU has pioneered a new way to learn in the 21st century, serving a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.