Construction Manager 4 - Combine Cycle

Job Summary

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering. This is a field assignment and requires travel. #LI-KC1 #constructionmanager #combinecycle #construction

Responsible for coordination of the construction and start-up of the overall project that includes construction of combined cycles or simple cycle units. Provides guidance to the project staff and all organizations on site. Functions as a representative for Black & Veatch in interactions involving the Owner and multiple EPC Contractors. Implements Project standards and procedures, develops project specific procedures and allocates resources, and makes decisions in support of project strategies. Coordinates compliance with the schedule safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for oversight of the EPC contractor’s Construction Execution Plan. * Monitors the plan as the project progresses. * Monitors overall construction effort including coordination of erection activities, suppliers, direct hire craft labor, subcontractors, startup and testing activities, and the owner. * Monitors overall construction and startup cost to established budgets. * Reviews, analyzes, and reports monthly on project construction budget, schedule, and quality performance and takes appropriate action to return the project to plan. * Directs implementation of established project controls processes and procedures. * Coordinates with leadership to negotiate and implement appropriate labor agreements. * Establishes and maintains relationships and develops a high level of trust and credibility with clients, owners, alliance partners, craft labor, subcontractors, and suppliers. * Assists the Project Field Manager to lead the site construction management team. * Monitor safety to ensure each EPC contractor has implements and follows their safety program. * Monitor quality to ensure each EPC contactor implements and follows their quality program. * Directs implementation of project commissioning and testing plan and is responsible for ensuring that the necessary resources are provided to commissioning. * Monitors the field materials management procedures of each EPC contractor to ensure compliance with OEM storage and maintenance procedures. * Reviews and approves extra work authorizations, subcontractor progress and final payments, B&V professional time sheets, and B&V professional expense reimbursements. * Directs change order management for EPC contracts. * Coordinates with project field manager to identify and execute change orders to contract with owner. * Directs the resolution of all back charges, collection of conformed to construction records, and other contract closeout activities. Establishes project field staffing needs and coordinates with Project Field Manager and construction department to staff project field office. Mentors project field staff, promotes internal and external team building, and maintains morale. Adheres to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with B&V Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments. Acts as project field manager with responsibilities for the management of a multi discipline project team. * Related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Skills: Knowledge of construction technology (Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, Generators,). Knowledge of managing subcontractors. Knowledge of steam and combustion turbines. Knowledge of EPC industry. Constructability knowledge. Knowledge of project budget process and tools. Knowledge of department budget process and tools. Knowledge of Project controls. Risk assessment/management. Administrative policies and procedures. Construction Project Management Systems. Conceptual planning ability. Conflict management skills. Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising). Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work). Presentation skills. Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve). Project management skills. Supervisory skills. Communication and meeting skills. Time reporting systems. Expense reporting policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 14+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 3 years of previous construction manager experience.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA Training

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.