Construction Manager

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Contract role: 1 Year

Who We Are

Cyclic Materials is one of the most exciting cleantech companies in North America!

We are addressing environmental, geopolitical, and supply chain challenges by recovering rare earth elements and other valuable materials from many difficult-to-recycle products of the modern world. We provide the market with a secure and regional supply of metals critical to the energy transition, and do so in an ethical, economically viable, and sustainable way.

With the global market for magnet rare earth elements forecast to increase dramatically by 2030, establishing new sources of these critical elements will be vital to support the electrification of transportation and energy across Canada, North America, and around the world. Cyclic Materials is positioned to be a key player in developing a circular economy to support the energy transition.

We are a passionate, driven group of people who bring a dedication to the entrepreneurial spirit paired with a desire to make a meaningful positive impact on the planet. Cyclic Materials believes in fostering a culture of respect and support across all our stakeholders.

Join our team and help build a global recycling cleantech company!

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, the Construction Manager will have the responsibility to lead the function for the execution of Cyclic Materials Mesa, Arizona construction project. You will lead initiatives of standardization, enhance facility efficiency and innovation excellence as well as directly interface with the Construction Management Partner(s) selected for the construction of our Arizona facility.

This role requires a dynamic individual who can work in a fast-paced environment demonstrating a company commitment to project and professional excellence. This is a 6 month contract full-time on site in Mesa, AZ.

What you will be doing

• Collaborate with all Capital Projects team members to ensure that construction project is completed on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality
• Provide an unwavering dedication to safety and proven ability to achieve construction deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams, general contractors, and external partners to ensure drawings, budgets, and schedules align with approved plans.
• Implement and maintain construction processes, controls, and governance in line with project goals and specifications.
• Establish and oversee project management practices including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure design standards, quality, and consistency from planning through construction.
• Lead value engineering efforts to optimize costs, resolve issues proactively, and mitigate risks.
• Ensure effective coordination between internal teams, consultants, and contractors for timely delivery of designs, permits, and estimates.
• Develop and maintain reporting systems that provide visibility into budgets, milestones, risks, and overall project performance.

What you will bring

• 5–7 years of construction experience representing the owner.
• Proven team leadership, mentorship, and strong organizational skills.
• Experienced in coordinating across operations, construction, finance, legal, and external partners (GCs, subs, trades).
• Skilled in problem-solving and site issue resolution alongside contractors and engineers.
• Knowledgeable in ground-up and fit-out construction methods and their challenges.
• Capable of managing on-site teams across multiple time zones.

Key Competencies:

• Structured, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
• Collaborative and highly organized
• Confident in challenging teams and proposing effective solutions.
• Understanding of process piping, equipment, pumps, tanks, and controls.
• Familiar with electrical systems (transformers, switchgear, VFDs, MCC rooms).
• Experienced in commissioning mechanical, electrical, and process systems.

Learn more about Cyclic Materials here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEf6tR-TmAc

An Equal Opportunity employer, at Cyclic Materials, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact.
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Applicants for employment in the Canada and US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States or Canada and with Cyclic Materials (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN, L1-A visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Please note that ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES will be contacted for this opportunity.