Conventional Generation Construction Manager

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

This project is located in Harriman, TN and requires mobilizing to the site for project duration. Onboarding will take place at world headquarters in Overland Park, KS.
Union or Union management experience as a Construction Manager is strongly preferred.
Responsible for coordination of the construction on the project. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager or Operations Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 5+ years construction supervisory experience required.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or heavy industrial experience preferred, or relevant experience
• Knowledge of construction technology
• Knowledge of EPC industry
• Constructability knowledge
• 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

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates all on-site construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with contract requirements
• Implements the Project Construction Execution Plan
• Directs field staff in the daily, weekly planning process
• Supervises and mentors all superintendents; monitors their activities and provides leadership
• Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the Project Field Manager, Operations Manager and Project Controls Manager
• Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements
• Directs and approves the development and implementation of construction schedule recovery plans as required
• Coordinates the Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete hand over of start-up packages to the Startup Manager and supervises the close out of all punch list items
• Assists Project Field Manager with client interface and relations
• Coordinates with Material Manager to review all procured materials for acceptance
• Reviews and approves equipment rentals (if supplied by company) and coordinates shared use of this equipment with subcontractors
• Conducts weekly coordination meeting with field staff  and  subcontractors
• Conducts weekly staff  and  subcontractor meetings
• Reports weekly schedule and commodity installation status to the Project Controls Manager
• Monitors all extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests for acceptance and is responsible for subordinates providing the timely tracking information to Project Controls to support the change management system
• Adheres to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments
• Monitors and approve all CIR replies to the subcontractors
• Responsible for completion of the construction punchlist
• Has full knowledge of the safety program and acts as the Safety Representative on site in the absence of the regular Safety Supervisor
• Has general knowledge of all disciplines of construction and is able to stand in for each lead discipline
• Resolves safety and quality issues with the safety and quality managers
• Further disputes are then deferred to the Project Field Manager or Division Safety manager
• Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction subcontracts and manages within these terms
• Monitors and controls overtime by his subordinates and subcontractors
• Writes the construction portion of the client and construction monthly report
• Coordinates with the Field Engineers or home office engineers on engineering deliverables
• Responsible for the effective management of construction Manufacturer's Service Technicians and the timesheet tracking
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
• Supervises work of others
• Responsible for discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• To support a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• A variety of additional benefits are available to our professionals, including a company-matched 401k plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, an employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.
• We are proud to be a 100 percent ESOP-owned company. As employee-owners, our professionals are empowered to drive not only their personal growth, but the company's long-term achievements - and they share in the financial rewards of the success through stock ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level