Assistant Site Manager - Simple Cycle - Arizona
About The Position
The Assistant Site Manager leads the successful construction, startup, and turnover of simple cycle and combined cycle power projects. The role provides day-to-day leadership for site subcontractors, suppliers, and the owner, supporting safe, high-quality execution from mobilization through commissioning. As a primary site representative for Black & Veatch, the manager aligns resources, resolves field challenges, and supports project strategies to keep schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals on track. The role oversees construction activities, subcontractor and supplier coordination, startup and testing, project controls, site materials management, construction quality, and safety. It also oversees commercial and contractual activities, including field purchases, change orders, payments, closeout, and contractor management. The position champions LEAN construction and continuous improvement. The position is based in a typical construction site environment as well as a typical office environment. Site conditions may include confined or cramped spaces, awkward positions, temperature extremes, inclement weather, dust, bright or low lighting, distracting noise, and hazardous equipment. This is a safety-sensitive position. Physical demands include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances; repetitive hand movements; climbing and balancing on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and potentially working above five feet. Work may involve shifts of up to 12 hours doing hard physical labor.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience on similar projects in a construction management role with a bachelor's degree.
- Alternatively, at least 8 years of experience, including 3 years at superintendent level or above on large projects, or in a construction management role on smaller projects, without a bachelor's degree.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands and work in the described construction-site conditions.
Nice To Haves
- 10 or more years of conventional power generation construction experience, preferably on simple cycle and combined cycle projects, including at least 3 years as a Site Manager; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- In lieu of a degree, 15 or more years of relevant construction experience, including 5 or more years in construction management on similar power generation projects or 3 years as a Site Manager.
- Experience managing subcontractors, especially in simple cycle or combined cycle power construction environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, update, and refine the Construction Execution Plan for safe and efficient delivery of simple cycle and combined cycle construction activities.
- Oversee the full construction effort, including subcontractor coordination, suppliers, startup and testing activities, and owner interface.
- Manage construction and startup costs to support project budgets while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule performance.
- Manage subcontractor scope, cost control, and performance to protect project budget, schedule, and quality.
- Review, analyze, and report monthly construction budget, schedule, and quality performance; identify risks and take corrective action.
- Direct implementation of established project controls processes and procedures.
- Build working relationships with clients, owners, subcontractors, and suppliers to promote on-site collaboration and trust.
- Direct implementation of construction management procedures.
- Champion project Safety & Health and Loss Control procedures and work toward agreed safety targets.
- Drive implementation of project quality assurance procedures.
- Support commissioning and testing readiness by ensuring site resources, coordination, and priorities are in place.
- Direct implementation of site materials management procedures.
- Approve field purchases, equipment rentals, extra work authorizations, and subcontractor progress and final payments.
- Direct subcontract change order management and coordinate with the project manager to identify and execute owner contract change orders.
- Direct resolution of back charges and collection of conformed-to-construction records and other contract closeout activities.
- Follow Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with company policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments.
- Produce and implement site-specific procedures as required and identify improvement opportunities that add value.
- Champion LEAN construction practices and continuous improvement efforts; assess and support change management effects associated with improvements.
- Conduct monthly contractor management meetings and participate in weekly contractor meetings and weekly site coordination meetings with onsite contractors.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401(k) plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
- Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
