Construction Manager – Installation Lead

NOVACES

Construction Manager overseeing FAA’s Radar System Replacement program. Coordinating installation activities and ensuring safety compliance across various sites nationwide.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee, manage, and assist all on-site construction and radar installation activities across assigned RSR locations.
Direct and coordinate radar installation teams and subcontractors to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for construction activities with FAA facility representatives, engineering teams, and program leadership.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including FAA site safety standards and contractor safety plans.
Coordinate construction activities with system engineering, logistics, and program control teams to maintain alignment with the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Monitor construction progress, identify issues or risks, and implement corrective actions to minimize schedule impacts.
Review construction work for quality and completeness, ensuring installations meet technical, contractual, and acceptance requirements.
Support site readiness activities, including site surveys, construction planning, and pre-installation coordination.
Document construction progress, issues, and resolutions through daily reports, field logs, and status updates.
Support installation testing, commissioning, and system acceptance activities, resolving construction-related discrepancies as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years experience in construction management or field supervision for large-scale technical or infrastructure deployment projects.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience overseeing installation teams and subcontractors at active construction or technical sites.
Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, site plans, and technical installation documentation.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively across field teams, engineers, and customer stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively to FAA sites nationwide.
US Citizenship to successfully complete a government investigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extensive Travel Required
Public Trust Clearance

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction managementfield supervisioninstallation oversightsafety complianceconstruction drawings interpretationtechnical installation documentationproject schedulingquality assurancerisk managementsite readiness activities

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingmultitaskingprioritizationteam collaborationstakeholder engagementadaptabilityattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction managementBachelor’s degree in engineeringFAA safety certificationOSHA safety certificationProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)LEED accreditationConstruction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)Certified Safety Professional (CSP)