Senior Manager- Construction

Building the people that build the world.SPX Cooling Technologies is a leader in high quality industrial HVAC equipment used to cool large facilities like hospitals, data centers, and power plants. With cooling towers, fans, and refrigeration units, companies rely on brands like Marley, Recold, and SGS to provide comfort and mission critical and industrial cooling solutions.How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. The Senior Manager, Construction – Xcel provides strategic and operational leadership for the Open Shop (Xcel) construction organization supporting SPX Cooling Tech’s Field Erected Products business. This role is fully accountable for construction performance from project pursuit through execution and closeout, ensuring safe, predictable, and profitable delivery of new and refurbished cooling tower projects. The Sr Manager partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, and Proposal Management to align construction strategy, labor plans, schedules, cost assumptions, and risk mitigation during bidding and pre-construction, ensuring commitments made during pursuit are successfully executed in the field. The role drives operational excellence by maintaining accountability for safety, labor productivity, schedule adherence, cost control, and margin performance, while promoting Lean principles and continuous improvement. A key focus is building and developing a high-performing construction leadership team and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration. The ideal candidate brings significant industrial construction leadership experience—preferably within field-erected cooling towers—and the business judgment required to deliver results in a dynamic, customer-focused environment. This role encourages innovation and continuously improves efficiency of technical support, monitors advances of technology and competition, and supports global and acquisition-related technical issues in areas of expertise. What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be: Operational LeadershipLead and oversee all construction activities within the assigned organization – Xcel.Ensure consistent execution of construction projects in alignment with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.Support estimating, project development, and bid review processes to ensure competitive and accurate proposals.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.Oversee construction yard operations, equipment utilization, and material management. Safety & ComplianceEstablish and enforce a strong safety culture across all construction operations.Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable labor agreements.Address and resolve safety incidents and implement corrective actions as needed. Financial & Business ManagementOwn and manage construction cost center budgets.Drive profitability through labor productivity, cost controls, and effective resource planning.Maintain visibility into job costs, forecast accuracy, and budget-to-plan performance. People Leadership & Labor RelationsLead, develop, and mentor construction managers and other direct reports.Support workforce planning, talent development, performance management, and succession planning.Open Shop Construction (Xcel)Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and company employment practices.Support workforce development strategies aligned with open shop operations. Customer & Stakeholder EngagementBuild and maintain strong relationships with owners, customers, and internal partners.Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.Represent the construction organization professionally in customer-facing and internal forums. What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has: Required Experience & Skills7+ years of experience in the construction industry or a related field, including 5+ years in a supervisory and project management capacityStrong leadership, organizational, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; working knowledge of Project, Access, and SAP preferredStrong verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Ideal Experience & SkillsFormal exposure to Lean construction or continuous improvement methodologiesExperience leading field-based construction operations and managing complex project schedulesFamiliarity with ERP systems, including SAPExperience working in industrial or heavy construction environments, preferably including field-erected structures Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree preferred (construction management, engineering, business, or related field)Lean or project management–related training or certification preferred Travel & Working EnvironmentExtensive air and automobile travel required, with frequent onsite presence at construction job sitesCombination of office and field environments; may be exposed to varying noise levels, weather conditions, heat, and outdoor elementsAbility to sit, stand, walk, type, and read from computer screens and paper documentsAbility to communicate effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced settingHow we live our cultureOur culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX. What benefits do we offer?We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leaveCompetitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day oneCompetitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plansEducational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPXWe value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential. SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.