Construction Manager

Description

• Ensure all functional testing is complete at job sites in preparation of commissioning of the facilities.
• Construction issue resolution: Lead resolution in a timely manner to proactively resolve problems and coordinate activities.
• Provide technical expertise on various company projects and programs with responsibility for the construction and commissioning of hydroelectric projects.
• Project documentation: Record and capture on-site project information and communicate to/with project team.
• Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly and monthly construction progress reports
• Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan review and feedback to contractors.
• Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and New York Independent System Operators (NYISO).
• Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved.
• Provide safety orientation and daily tailboards to on-site project personnel.
• Determines the contract resource requirements, service specifications and manages contractor performance.
• As-built documentation: Develop and maintain.
• Provide constructability feedback.
• Ensure contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, etc.
• Ensure construction resources are being managed within the schedule and budget.
• Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site.
• Work with team to coordinate field inspections and sign offs for construction projects, including but not limited to safety and environmental.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective leadership, project management and organizational skills
• Must be able to travel to construction sites on a day-to-day and/or week-to-week basis for an extended period, attend meetings.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, including correspondence, reports, and other business documents.
• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience, or High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 25 years relevant experience required.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, invoicing, project scheduling, and administration.
• Knowledge of government regulations, including FERC, OSHA, NESC, NEC and industry codes affecting electric utilities.
• Extensive knowledge of construction management practices applicable to power generation and water retaining structure construction including commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of power generation and associated operating systems.
• Be agile
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 10+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil/mechanical/electrical drawings, and technical manuals/specifications.
• Working knowledge of best practices in safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project and/or Primavera.
• Knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
• A minimum of 5 years of related electric utility and/or power generation experience, with construction management experience preferred.
• Extensive experience completing on-site technical inspections, including material deliveries.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance