Construction Manager, Expert
About The Position
The Construction Manager is responsible for construction and improvement projects in the Substation Construction system. The role identifies projects suitable for contracting, advises on project feasibility and site details, coordinates construction crews, oversees project inspectors, and provides project-specific construction oversight. The Construction Manager may prepare job packages and construction estimates, conduct job walks, and meet with bidders, contractors, and governing agencies. The position ensures projects comply with company standards, engineering designs, regulatory guidelines, permits, and schedules. The role works across civil, electrical, process instrumentation, and substation construction disciplines. It collaborates with Project Managers and the Dress and Test Supervisor to plan construction work and potential contract projects, supports contract and RFP processes, and provides technical clarification and change-order assistance during construction. The Construction Manager monitors field activities and project documentation, supports safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives, coordinates inspections and resources, and serves as a field point of contact and PG&E representative. The role also provides mentoring and training to Associate, Career, and Senior level employees. This is an onsite role based in Antioch, California, with approximately 50% travel and occasional overnight stays. The stated Bay Area salary range is $129,000 to $207,000.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- At least 7 years of experience in Industrial Engineering or Construction.
- Approximately 50% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
Nice To Haves
- 9 years of working experience in Industrial Engineering or Construction.
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Unifier, Primavera Contracts Manager, Prolog, or similar tools.
- Demonstrated abilities in cost accounting, inspection, or contract administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of substation construction, Dress and Test, and transformer installation or decommissioning.
- Ability to perform cost and project scheduling.
- Advanced knowledge of substation construction projects across civil and electrical disciplines.
- Familiarity with the processes and orientation of construction contracting firms.
- Strong project and people management skills.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate civil/electrical work procedures, process instrumentation, work methods, standards, policies, and guidelines.
- Skill in achieving cooperation from others to achieve goals.
- Ability to lead teams to perform effectively under deadlines and in emergency situations.
- Advanced knowledge of California and federal regulatory requirements, such as Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements.
Responsibilities
- Apply broad expertise across civil, electrical, process instrumentation, and substation construction management projects.
- Work with Project Managers and the Dress and Test Supervisor to understand construction targets and identify potential contract projects.
- Compile and interpret internal drawings and relevant data for RFP and contract processes, and renegotiate contract scope with contractors when needed.
- Provide technical clarification to contractors, the Dress and Test Supervisor, and inspectors after construction begins, and assist with change orders.
- Attend job scope walkdowns, lead scope discussions, and participate in Engineering 30/60/90 design reviews to provide constructability input.
- Lead formal job walkdowns with Project Managers and/or the Dress and Test Supervisor to review Issued For Construction drawings and discuss schedules and target dates.
- Manage communications and project documentation with contractors and conduct meetings at job sites.
- Monitor daily construction activities and ensure work meets program safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals.
- Use the workload management database, update assigned projects, review workload analysis reports, and manage the planning process from inception through request for contract.
- Serve as the point of contact for construction contractors and ensure their plans and assigned resources are adequate.
- Obtain information, resources, services, or materials needed to maintain construction workflow, budget, and schedule from internal teams.
- Act as Incident Commander and PG&E Representative in the field.
- Ensure contractors follow safety plans, project environmental and land permits, and PG&E safety rules and processes.
- Oversee construction inspections and coordinate field inspectors to provide adequate coverage of work.
- Communicate engineering and design issues to Project Coordination and Engineering, and seek or make cost- and schedule-related change decisions according to the DOA.
- Request that a PG&E GC field engineer verify the accuracy and completeness of test data and other as-built documents.
- Work with Project Managers to establish planning and schedule dates for construction to commence later in the year.
- Provide mentoring and training to Associate, Career, and Senior level employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
