Construction Project Manager Jobs in Decatur, IL

Are you a proven leader in construction management with a passion for renewable energy? Join our team as a Construction Manager and take charge of delivering safe, successful, and profitable utility-scale solar projects across the country. This is your opportunity to lead from the front—on the site—where your decisions drive progress, safety, and sustainability.

We hire Construction Manager I positions with expertise in one or more key disciplines—civil, mechanical, electrical, piles, or logistics—to lead utility-scale solar projects. Whether you're a specialist or a well-rounded professional, you'll have the opportunity to excel in your area of expertise while contributing to the success of high-impact renewable energy builds.

As a Construction Manager, you will be responsible for directing, planning, and managing all on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with company safety standards and operational procedures. Your role will vary by project and client, offering a dynamic and rewarding challenge with each new project.

Location & Travel Details: You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renew able projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided. 

Company Overview

MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, combines over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your position and project, you may work for one or more of our companies over your career with us. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor). 

We embrace diverse perspectives among our employees and across all levels of our business, including our suppliers, community partners, and clients. We have built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and approaches to our organization. By collaborating across departments, we foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to share their ideas and make an impact. Our goal is to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to become innovative leaders in our industry.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. 

• Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
• Oversee all construction activities, specific to assigned discipline, on assigned project
• Construct the project and work with the management team to maximize the profit of the project
• Monitor and oversee construction activities and personnel within the delivery timelines, including development plans and training requirements
• Keep Construction Manager II/III informed of overall construction activity progress & performance along with monitoring and review of construction key performance indicators
• Cooperate with all matters relating to health and safety, including following safe working procedures at all times
• Act as a role model for the company’s vision and values, behaving in ways that are in alignment with the company’s ways of working while encouraging other to do so as well
• Promote equality in the workplace and adopt appropriate behavior when interacting with colleagues
• Take necessary care to properly protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of corporate information from unauthorized disclosure, modification or destruction
• Build, Supervise & lead teams
• Communicate effectively with crew leads on goals and expectations
• Ensure the Foremen manage crews and subcontractors to provide a safe work environment
• Manage the Foremen with the CM II/III to facilitate and environment for all Foreman and crews to work in a respectful, constructive and positive environment
• Manage the construction package elements of the procurement process
• Monitor contract performance against project milestones, budget and other established metrics
• Care for and sustain business relationships with multiple clients
• Work with the CM II/III to ensure Client expectations are being met, along with the agreement and scope of work
• Build and maintain a relationship with Client Site Representatives to ensure open communication and trust
• Ensure all work in assigned discipline is done to the company Safety and Quality standards
• Be proactive in equipment management, preventing equipment damages and planning of equipment resources
• Complete personnel administrative tasks in a timely manner; expectation documents, performance management, task planners, employee change forms, etc.
• Work closely with the Field Operations team on resource management to ensure we have the right people on the project at the right times to drive project profitability
• Support Business Development, Estimating and Preconstruction efforts as needed

Construction Manager I Qualifications & Compensation:

• Compensation $102,000-$130,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management
• Experience in construction supervision on utility scale renewables projects such as Solar, BESS or wind preferred, experience in construction management on EPC or other large scale construction projects such as experience working for a heavy general contractor will be considered
• Experience within materials logistics 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward MasTec’s Zero Injury principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Working Environment:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Construction Manager I Qualifications & Compensation:

• Compensation $102,000-$130,000 / year, commensurate with experience
• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three years of construction industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management
• Experience in construction supervision on utility scale renewables projects such as Solar, BESS or wind preferred, experience in construction management on EPC or other large scale construction projects such as experience working for a heavy general contractor will be considered
• Experience within materials logistics 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward MasTec’s Zero Injury principles
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations
• Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Working Environment:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places and extreme heat
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, ...