Construction Support Manager - Battery Storage

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • SC

90d

About The Position

Responsible for coordination of the construction on the BESS project including bids and proposals. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager. This role requires travel. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction or heavy industrial experience preferred, or relevant experience.
• 3+ years of construction management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Direct hire Open-shop Transmission Line/Substation and Battery Storage construction experience required.
• Proposal and Estimating experience within construction.
• Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering and Battery Storage experience preferred.
• Should have 3+ years of experience as Construction Manager level or above.
• Should have 8+ years with a degree or 18+ years without degree, of Battery Storage experience.
• Knowledge of project budget process and tools.
• Knowledge of department budget process and tools.
• Knowledge of Project controls.
• 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).
• Project management skills.
• Communication and meeting skills.
• Time reporting systems.
• Expense reporting policies and procedures.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides the site construction teams the means, methods, and staffing to support construction of Battery Storage, Transmission Lines and substations.
• Help lead bids and proposals.
• Works with EH&S group to develop and maintain safety program associated with Battery Storage activities.
• Develop Craft Training and Certification program for lineman and groundman trades for Open-shop craft employees.
• Develops and maintains Construction procedures and quality programs associated with the Construction of BESS work.
• Identifies and supports the sourcing of tooling and equipment necessary for the installation of Transmission Lines.
• Identifies and supports the recruiting of craft and leadership associated with the project work.
• Supports BESS project proposals including development of staffing, equipment, and other direct and indirect quantities and costs to support estimate development.
• Leads and participates in design constructability reviews.
• Supports subcontract developments for projects as needed.
• Active involvement in project risk reviews including identifying and developing mitigation plans associated with BESS Construction.
• Assists site team in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.
• Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to Operations Manager, Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager.
• Takes necessary actions to maintain targets.
• Develops corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met.
• Verifies that all equipment, material, manpower and resources needed to support Project Schedule are available and on site.
• Reviews all timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment request.
• Develops a stable working relationship with Client and assigned subcontractor(s).
• Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.
• Identifies potential back charges and out of scope issues and reports to Construction Manager.
• Supports commercial recovery process.
• Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management to direct reports.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances.
• Disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Paid vacation and holiday time.
• Sick time and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts.
• Employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance.
• Pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan.
• B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree