Construction Project Manager - Power (Houston)

Overview

Oversee construction of battery storage & solar projects, managing safety, schedule, cost, contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• cost estimation
• labor management
• safety audits
• project documentation
• client relations
• schedule management

Tasks

-Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates. -Uphold craft competency and training standards. -Perform project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required. -Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation. -Manage labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws. -Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures. -Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items. -Develop construction staffing plans and train project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements. -Responsible for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required. -Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule. -Manage community and building trades relationships. -Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with the project requirements. -Complies with all policies and standards. -Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, construction quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan. -Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers. -Adhere to company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors. -Oversee Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process. -Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required. -Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders. -Direct and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection. -Review construction field reports. -Oversee and participate in the project-specific non-conformance reporting process. -Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required. -Implement process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements. -Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required. -Manage composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs. -Manage earned value, schedule, change management and cost metrics. -Mentor and foster craft training and identify advancement opportunities. -Provide performance feedback for each project team member as requested to their respective Department Managers. -Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters. -Collaborate with engineering team to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements. -Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives. -Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of a single or multiple projects simultaneously. -Oversee the development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization and demobilization and support implementation. -Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration including request for information (RFI’s), submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation. -Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records. -Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects. -Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier and company commissioning and startup teams as needed. -Manage staffing on projects. -Comply with company policies and procedures. -Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports. Present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager as well as internal and external executive management as required. -Participate in risk review process.

Requirements

• microsoft office
• gaap
• project management
• scheduling
• driving
• bachelor degree

What You Bring

-Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access). -Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. -A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required. -Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Required. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills. -Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water is preferred. -Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred. -Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. -Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. and 7 years relevant project management experience in the construction industry. Required or

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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