Construction Manager

Overview

Oversee field construction managers and contractor performance for utility projects.

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• safety compliance
• risk mitigation
• construction scheduling
• budget control
• field inspection

Tasks

-Determine contract resource requirements, service specifications and manage contractor performance -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), New England Independent System Operator -Provide constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection and civil construction standards -Safety: Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved. -Develop, review and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting the project execution and functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations -Responsible for management and performance of Field Construction Managers for the construction of electric substations, transmission lines, generation upgrades and other projects -Identify construction risk during the planning, execution and construction phases and prepare risk mitigation plans. -Collaborate with management staff to resolve problems and coordinate activities with the field construction managers -Participate in the ongoing budget process to provide items, manpower, and control of the construction budget -Research, recommend and implement changes as necessary to be aligned with Avangrid Standards and Business Area goals and objectives -Ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, and testing and acceptance activities -Coordinate the transmission substations and lines construction schedules with the other functional areas within the company -Help lead and collaborate the activities to address or remedy substation and lines transmission system emergencies as necessary -Monitor and evaluate activities of outsourced Construction companies to ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness and control, and results -Participate in the transmission facilities construction projects negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities -Ensure Field Construction Managers obtain all construction materials and material handling plans are established and managed -Manage activities related to coordination of field inspection and sign offs for construction projects. -Collaborate with other business organizations, contractors and subject matter experts to resolve disputes and prioritize business requirements

Requirements

• microsoft project
• nerc cip
• qew
• bachelor’s degree
• osha 30
• 10 years

What You Bring

-Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project or Equivalent -NERC CIP awareness (Preferred) -Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) or equivalent -Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory capacity preferred -Must have a valid Driver’s License -Must be willing to travel to construction sites on a day-to-day basis, attend meetings. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education with 7 years relevant experience required. -OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety -A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with functional area related construction management experience preferred. -First Aid/CPR (Preferred)

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Benefits

-Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance -Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance -401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match) -EAP (Employee Assistance Program) -Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) -Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance -FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account -Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO -Paid Parental Leave

About K&A Engineering Consulting

-Provides innovative engineering solutions across multiple sectors. -Delivers customized, practical solutions in energy, infrastructure, utilities, and transportation. -Works on projects such as large-scale energy infrastructure, transportation systems, and water resource management. -Specializes in complex designs and high-efficiency engineering services. -Known for addressing current engineering challenges and forecasting future needs and trends.

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