Construction Manager - Power Generation- Kansas

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. 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. The project is located near Clifton, KS in Washington County. This is a brownfield facility simple-cycle dual fired power plant rated at around 100 Mw of output. The project consists of the installation of three (3) Solar Titan 350 combustion turbine generators and associated balance-of-plant (BOP materials and equipment). This will be an in-kind replacement of the existing power plant capacity, with new CTGs. The new CTGs and BOP (Balance of Plant) equipment will be located outdoors within proper enclosures. Construction site mobilization is targeted for early September 2026. Successful candidate will onboard & train a couple months prior to mobilization. The Construction Manager is responsible for coordination of the construction on the project. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Site Manager. This is a field assignment and requires travel with daily per diem included.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction technology (Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, Circulating Fluidized Bed, Nuclear).
Knowledge of EPC industry.
Constructability knowledge.
Knowledge of project budget process and tools.
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).
Computer / Technology literate

Responsibilities

Monitors contractor activities for compliance with the CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule and compliance with contract requirements.
Monitors site access coordination.
Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the Project Manager.
Monitors project budget and schedule requirements.
Monitors contractor schedule recovery plans as required.
Participates in Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete handover of start-up packages to the Startup Manager.
Monitors close out of all punch list items.
Monitors the Materials Manager to perform periodic field audits to verify proper storage of Owner supplied equipment on a random basis.
Participate in the monthly contractor management meeting.
Participate in weekly coordination meetings with contractors.
Monitors weekly schedule and commodity installation status.
Monitors all extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests.
Monitors the timely response to contractor Requests for Information (RFI).
Monitors completion of the construction punch list.
Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction contracts.
Reviews the construction portion of the client and monthly construction report.
Monitors the Field Engineers or home office engineers on engineering deliverables.
Monitors management of construction Manufacturer's Service Technicians and the timesheet tracking.
Monitors continuous improvement efforts.
Monitors the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.
Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.