Global Capital Delivery Construction Management Leader

Saved job description

Lead Owens Corning's North America construction management capability by providing functional leadership, contractor oversight, workforce planning, governance, capability development, and construction execution expertise to ensure safe, predictable, and effective delivery of capital projects across the enterprise.

Position Summary

The Global Capital Delivery (GCD) Construction Management Leader is responsible for establishing and leading Owens Corning's construction management capability across the North America capital portfolio. This role provides leadership, resource management, contractor oversight, and construction execution support for both internal and external construction management resources.

The role serves as the functional owner of construction management processes, standards, and best practices, ensuring consistent execution across projects while driving improvements in safety, productivity, predictability, and project outcomes. The leader develops organizational capability, standardizes construction management practices, and provides strategic oversight of construction resources supporting projects of varying scale, complexity, and risk.

This position acts as the enterprise Construction Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) and is accountable for strengthening organizational capability while reducing dependence on individual tribal knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Management Leadership

Lead the Construction Management function for Global Capital Delivery

Provide direct leadership, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for construction management personnel

Build a high-performing team, develop succession plans and talent pipelines for construction management resources

Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Assign and deploy construction managers to projects

Balance resource utilization across the portfolio to support project delivery needs

Identify capability gaps and develop strategies to address future workforce requirements

Support gate assurance reviews, construction readiness assessments, and constructability reviews and pre-construction planning activities

Support project site assessments and evaluations focused on construction execution and safety performance

Participate in project health reviews and recovery planning efforts when required

Develop standard construction performance indicators for construction activities.  Monitor construction performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.

External Construction Management Oversight

Provide functional leadership and governance for external construction management resources

Serve as the primary owner of external CM performance, qualifications, and deployment practices

Establish expectations, performance standards, and accountability measures for contracted construction managers

Ensure consistent execution of Owens Corning construction management standards across all projects

Support evaluation, selection, onboarding, and development of external construction management partners

Construction Excellence , Standardization, & Process Development

Develop and maintain construction management playbooks, templates, tools, and best practices

Develop and execute onboarding programs for internal and external construction management resources

Standardize construction workflows across projects and business units

Convert historical experience and tribal knowledge into documented, repeatable processes

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance field execution effectiveness and efficiency

Support implementation and adoption of construction-focused processes within PGMS and other project delivery tools

Develop standard reporting, metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators for construction activities

Ensure construction management data supports portfolio-level decision making and governance

Lead training initiatives focused on construction execution, safety leadership, contractor management, and project delivery excellence

Facilitate knowledge sharing and lessons learned across the construction management community

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline required; equivalent years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Master's degree or PMP certification preferred

Experience

10+ years of construction, project execution, or capital project management experience

Experience leading large capital project construction activities

Experience managing internal and/or external construction management resources

Experience developing construction standards, work processes, and governance models

Demonstrated success leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders

Travel

Travel expected to range from 30% to 50 % , depending on project assignments, project phase, and business needs.

Span of Control

Direct leadership of three Owens Corning Construction Managers

Functional oversight and coordination of 10-15 contractor Construction Managers (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, and General Construction Managers), supporting the execution of 5-6 concurrent capital projects across multiple sites

#LI-JP1

#LI-ONSITE

About Owens Corning  

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit  www.owenscorning.com . 

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.