Contractor Monitor

Brookfield Renewable • Fayetteville, WV

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About The Position

Brookfield is seeking a Contractor Monitor / Construction Manager for projects managed from its Fayetteville, West Virginia office. The position reports to the Technical Manager and oversees construction contractors working at Brookfield facilities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. The role monitors daily and overall construction progress, quality, schedules, and budgets in accordance with applicable procedures, methods, codes, specifications, and contract documents. Projects cover civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control engineering disciplines. The work involves substantial field technical activity to ensure HSSE managed-system requirements are met and construction deliverables remain on schedule and within budget.

Requirements

• Interest in renewable energy production, specifically hydroelectric power.
• Desire to work in the field in different environments and with a variety of contractors.
• Basic knowledge to inspect construction work in progress for compliance with contract documents, technical specifications, permits, and drawings.
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate daily with Brookfield divisions and external organizations.
• Good negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong project-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision.
• Practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Valid driver's license; a motor vehicle report showing driving history will be required if selected.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred; applicable work experience will also be considered.
• Experience in engineering or construction management.
• Experience or exposure in hydropower, wind power, or power generation.
• Field experience related to hazards associated with the work.
• Training in occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors, subcontractors, and their employees comply with safety and environmental regulations and contract requirements.
• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with design, technical specifications, and contracts, and ensure work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare job-planning documentation in coordination with project stakeholders.
• Assess the quality of HSSE discussions and written daily job plans.
• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction, and monthly construction meetings, and document meeting minutes.
• Conduct Safe Work and Environmental Observations on medium- and high-risk work.
• Attend contractors’ health, safety, and environmental meetings.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with contract drawings, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and applicable codes.
• Prepare and submit daily construction reports covering health and safety, environmental matters, and construction progress.
• Recommend corrective courses of action to management when issues arise.
• Recommend work-plan changes when work practices can be made more efficient.
• Conduct contractor post-work evaluations of health and safety, environmental, technical, project-management, and financial performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time