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"Network Engineer - Ship Board" at Remote, (EST time zone - some travel) - CG
Posted Today by Empower Professionals
Description and LocationThe Senior Network Engineer Shipboard is responsible for analyzing business and operational need...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Sr. Project Manager-IV | W2/1099 Only | No C2C | Applicant Must Be Current WI Re...
Posted 1 day ago by V.L.S. Systems, Inc
Role: Certified Sr. Project Manager-IVLocation: Remote - Madison, WIDuration: 11+ MonthsInterview: MS TeamsJob Descripti...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Remote Working Construction Manager Contract Roles
What does a construction manager contractor do?
Organisations bring in Construction Manager contractors to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of construction works on site, overseeing the programme, workforce, subcontractors, and resources required to deliver a project safely, to specification, on time, and within budget. The work involves planning and sequencing construction activities, managing and coordinating subcontractor packages, monitoring and reporting progress against programme, managing site safety in accordance with CDM regulations, resolving technical and logistical issues as they arise, and maintaining the quality of construction output. Construction Manager contractors are brought in on major projects where dedicated site leadership is required, or to cover a vacancy within a project team during delivery.
What sets strong Construction Manager contractors apart is are built primarily on practical site management experience on comparable projects. The ability to manage complex, multi-trade construction programmes, coordinate subcontractor interfaces, and maintain momentum on site under the pressures of programme and cost is the core competency. Familiarity with the relevant contract form, particularly NEC or JCT, and the ability to manage the interface between commercial and operational delivery is expected at senior levels. SMSTS certification, a valid CSCS card, and First Aid at Work certification are standard requirements for site-based roles. CIOB membership or chartership is well regarded, and a degree or HNC in construction management or civil engineering is a common requirement at Construction Manager level.
What is the market like for construction manager contractors?
The market for Construction Manager contractors is a consistently active market driven by the volume and variety of construction and infrastructure work across the UK. The residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors all generate demand for experienced Construction Managers on a contract basis, particularly on projects of sufficient scale to justify dedicated site management resource. The skills required are broadly transferable across project types at mid level, though senior roles on major infrastructure or complex specialist construction programmes typically require specific sector experience. Rate levels mirror seniority and project complexity, with Construction Managers on major programmes commanding rates at the top end of the site management contractor market.
What does 'remote working' mean for construction manager contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do construction manager contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for construction manager roles typically range from £450 to £800 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working construction manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 construction manager contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.