Construction Manager - Power

Sundt•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Construction Manager II assists the assigned Project Manager with planning and managing construction projects, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes. The role coordinates contractual requirements, design drawings, project specifications, staffing, budgets, schedules, safety, and other project management objectives to support timely and efficient execution. The ideal candidate has experience with power plants and power infrastructure construction projects. The Construction Manager works with crews, field managers, clients, and project teams to administer projects within applicable guidelines, budgets, and work hours. The role supports cost control, contract and change management, safety oversight, client relationships, employee development, and project-team execution. Project needs may also include concrete form design, equipment selection, and quantity takeoffs. This position involves frequent interaction with people and may require use of personal protective equipment, physical activity, and work on various shifts, including swing, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

10+ years of experience on project sites involving projects with a minimum value of $100 million.
Understanding of project management plan components, including scope, procurement, environmental, time, financial, quality, safety, and risk management plans.
Thorough understanding of the change management process.
Four-year construction-related degree or equivalent technical training and related experience, plus at least 6 years of construction-industry experience.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite programs and project scheduling software.
Ability to manage multiple projects or activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams.
Superior communication and organizational development skills.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power plants and power infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager in directing and coordinating staff for contracted projects, ensuring appropriate staffing while maintaining profitability.
Communicate with crews and field managers to ensure projects are administered and completed within guidelines, budgets, and work hours.
Develop an understanding of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, allowance items, contract drawings, and specifications.
Administer budgeting and cost-control processes to help complete projects within approved budgets.
Enforce safety training and meetings and monitor job sites for potential safety hazards.
Establish and maintain relationships with clients and potential clients, and assist with existing and potential problems.
Help plan, direct, coordinate, and motivate employees to achieve objectives and resolve complaints and issues.
Participate as needed in concrete form design, related equipment selection, and takeoffs for concrete, asphalt concrete, earthwork, and utilities.
Monitor daily budget goals and weekly labor-cost analyses, making appropriate changes to meet budget and cost guidelines.
Plan, acquire, develop, and supervise project-team members to support project execution.