Contractor Monitor

Brookfield Renewable U.S.•Fayetteville, WV

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 that health, safety, and environmental standards are followed. The Contractor Monitor / Construction Manager monitors daily and overall construction progress, workmanship, compliance with construction procedures, methods, codes, and specifications, and project schedules. Projects span civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control engineering disciplines. The role involves substantial field technical work to ensure HSSE managed system requirements are met and construction deliverables stay on task and within schedule and budget. This position is an opportunity to enter the renewable energy industry, particularly hydroelectric power. The successful candidate will work in the field in different environments and with a variety of contractors. A valid driver's license is required. If selected, the candidate will be required to provide a motor vehicle report showing driving history, including driver's license information.

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 in-progress construction work 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 interface and coordinate work 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; applicable work experience will also be considered.
Experience in engineering or construction management.
Experience or exposure in hydropower, wind power, or power generation fields.
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 ensure design, technical specifications, and contracts are followed and work is completed according to schedule and within budget.
Prepare job planning documentation in collaboration 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 contractor 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 as issues arise.
Recommend changes to work plans when work practices can be made more efficient.
Conduct contractor post-work evaluations covering health and safety, environmental, technical, project management, and financial performance.