Sr. Construction Project Manager

About the Role

At ZT Systems, we are continuously constructing new manufacturing facilities and R&D labs and retrofitting our current facilities to meet the ever-changing demands of our products.  ZT is looking for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our growing Construction Management team.  The successful candidate will take a hands-on approach to all phases of construction, from design and planning, through procurement, implementation, and turnover. 

The Construction Project Manager will oversee construction projects related to engineering lab buildouts, facility expansions for manufacturing, and energy/utility upgrades.  You will be the key interface between ZT’s internal stakeholders in operations and research and development, and our construction management team as well as our architectural/engineering partners.  As such, the role requires a combination of both technical construction knowledge, especially with mechanical and electrical building systems, and project management skills.  Relevant experience in the planning, design, and construction of manufacturing or industrial facilities is highly desired but not required.

ZT Systems currently utilizes over one million square feet of manufacturing, warehouses, test labs, and office buildings in Secaucus NJ and Georgetown TX, plus additional space in eleven foreign locations.  The role will be based on-site in Georgetown, Texas and will include occasional domestic travel. 

What You Will Do

• Fundamentally understand and assess technical needs from stakeholders and translate their requests into project requirements.
• Lead construction scope reviews with internal engineering and operational teams, engineering, and architectural firms. 
• Oversee the planning, design, budgeting, permitting and construction of new laboratory and manufacturing space as well the expansion of current facilities.
• Manage construction documents using our electronic plan room, including plans, specifications, RFIs and submittals.
• Partner with our Construction Management firms to develop scopes of work for contractors, conduct bid reviews, make award recommendations, and initiate construction contracts.
• Provide overall construction site management and coordination between ZT production and contractors.
• Review all proposed changes for effectiveness and impact on cost and schedule.
• Establish and operate effective management systems for project scheduling, contracting, budget tracking, and procurement.
• Facilitate turnover of completed projects to internal stakeholders in engineering and operations,  and the facilities management team.
• Proactively assess facility power and cooling capacity based on the forecasted needs of the business.
• Develop and comply with company standards project specification, and local requirements.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or comparable experience.
• 4-8 years of experience with construction, construction management, or facilities management in an engineering and/or project manager role
• Project management experience in a construction environment from design phase through planning and procurement, implementation, and project turnover
• Proficiency in reading and assessing construction plans and specifications.
• The ability to effectively partner with technical stakeholders to define requirements and verify that the solutions meet their needs.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in contracting and budget management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar authoring tools, and Autodesk Build, PlanGrid or similar electronic plan room applications
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical equipment and building systems related to large academic, healthcare, commercial and/or industrial projects.
• Experience related to the design and/or construction of data centers, test labs, or industrial facilities.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

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What We Offer
At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

-Competitive base salary

-Performance-based annual bonus eligibility

-401(k) retirement savings plan

-Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

-Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers

-Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-

-Company-paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work-Life Balance

-Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

-Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

-Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities

-Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.