Construction Manager

Company: TalentBurst, Inc.
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position: Construction Manager Location: Portsmouth, NH 100% On-Site Duration: 12 Months Contract (potential to extend) Job Description: The Construction Manager will oversee and direct ECPC construction project from construction kick-off to completion, ensuring seamless communication and coordination between Client and the General Contractor (GC). This role is crucial for ensuring the project is delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with all regulatory standards including Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP). Communication and Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact between Client and the GC's superintendent, ensuring seamless communication and coordination for all construction-related matters. Foster collaborative communication, facilitating effective coordination and information exchange between Client teams and construction field personnel. Construction Oversight and Management: Supervise all construction activities to ensure alignment with project objectives, specifications, and regulatory standards. Manage the construction schedule, monitoring progress towards milestones and critical paths to ensure timely project completion. Address and resolve construction issues or conflicts in collaboration with the GC's superintendent, applying solutions to maintain project momentum and quality. Compile and disseminate regular construction reports and updates to project stakeholders, highlighting construction initiatives, accomplishments, risks, and opportunities for further improvement. Safety and Compliance Enforcement: Enforce adherence to EHS standards and cGMP regulations throughout the construction phase. Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits (GEMBA) with the safety team to identify and mitigate potential hazards, promoting a safe working environment. Quality Control: Implement quality control measures to maintain construction standards and specifications, conducting regular inspections and quality assurance checks. Team Leadership: Lead the construction team, providing guidance and promoting a collaborative and productive work environment conducive to achieving project success. Risk Management and Scheduling: Lead Risk Assessments at project milestones to identify potential risks and formulate mitigation strategies. Lead Constructability Design Reviews to ensure the project's design is feasible and practical for construction implementation. Define and communicate responsibilities for project deliverables, establishing approval limits and escalation procedures. Provide expertise in identifying project-specific risks, supporting risk assessment and evaluation of their cost and schedule impacts. Participate in periodic risk reviews and act as risk owner for designated risks. Be consulted on the Overall Master Schedule, including baseline updates and reporting, ensuring the project's schedule is comprehensive and realistic. Consulted on Schedule Development/Updates, ensuring that project scheduling is effective and supports the execution approach. Accountable for the verification of contractor schedules, ensuring they accurately reflect planned construction activities and timelines. Ensure the achievement of construction milestones, monitoring progress and coordinating necessary adjustments to maintain project timelines. TB_OTH ZRHC Company Description Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA Company Description Founded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website www.talentburst.com or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA

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