Electrical Construction Manager

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. • Lead, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a motivated Electrical Construction Manager to contribute to their mission supporting work at LBNF DUNE and Fermilab in Lead, South Dakota. Geosyntec is an international engineering and consulting firm known for its technical leadership and client service. The company invests in its people by offering competitive pay, benefits, and well-being programs. This position is part of the Integration & Installation team, focusing on the electrical installation work for infrastructure, scientific detector equipment, and cryogenic systems for the Far Detector & Cryogenics subproject of the LBNF/DUNE project. The role involves supporting electrical installation planning and execution, resolving integration issues, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Requirements

• Due to federal contract security requirements, candidates must be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance if required.
• Due to federal contract security requirements, this position requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.
• Fundamental knowledge of theories, concepts, principles, and methodology for the electrical discipline.
• Possess basic project planning skills in developing specifications and documents for small projects that involve concepts from inception to completion.
• Ability to perform a variety of standard engineering techniques.
• Experience with power infrastructure at low and medium voltage (up to 15 kV).
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills to enable effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Experience working with project teams in a manufacturing, industrial, or research setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet challenging deadlines.
• Experience working in matrixed groups and teams on large projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with using engineering document management and CAD systems (Autodesk products preferred), including implementation across disparate disciplines.
• Ability to write reports and creating presentations.
• Has the ability to use MS Office.
• Has the ability to work within a team multicultural atmosphere.
• Mental concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Visually Demanding, working underground.
• Willing to travel domestically and/or internationally as required.
• Able to work outside normal work hours as needed. Position may include shift work.
• Must be able to possess a class C driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field with a minimum of 10+ years of heavy industrial/commercial experience, or An associates degree or equivalent in related field with a minimum of 15+ years of heavy industrial/commercial experience.
• Experience with facility preventative maintenance programs a plus.
• Prior experience on a DOE and/or National Laboratory project.
• Experience with underground construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the electrical installation work for infrastructure, scientific detector equipment and cryogenic systems.
• Facilitate the resolution of integration issues that cut across various stakeholders to support the overall project planning and execution.
• Coordinate all installation, procurement, and planning matters related to electrical infrastructure (power distribution up to 15 kV including cable trays, power panels, cable and conduit runs, transformers, and lighting).
• Obtain a comprehensive understanding of all electrical, design, and construction documents for the LBNF/DUNE facilities at the SURF.
• Attend daily meetings with multiple teams for workday planning to coordinate the different installation teams and activities.
• Assist in developing and reviewing the resource loaded work schedules.
• Write and review work packages and build plans for both internal installation team and external contractors.
• Coordinate efforts with Architect/Engineering firms and/or electrical contractors that provided designs for the LBNF/DUNE project, as well as the SURF team and facilities contractors.
• Provide oversight of the construction contracts related to electrical installation for which LBNF/DUNE has sole or shared financial responsibility.
• Provide information for updates of 3D model with as built information across multiple CAD platforms for the entire far site of LBNF and DUNE.
• Understand AC and DC power distribution and generate single line drawings.
• Develop and maintain 2D drawings needed for stakeholders installation work packages and vendor support.
• Use electrical background to develop creative solutions for complex interfaces, installation, tooling designs and overall integration.
• Integrate Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) into requirements, design, and construction documents and processes.
• Develop procurement packages with appropriate drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Review bid packages from contractors.
• Work with local AHJs and code officials to ensure that all work meets local, state, and national codes.
• Assess and review design changes and drawing releases.
• Ensure with engineering team, that work complies with all appropriate engineering codes and standards and company QA system and policies.
• Perform field inspections for both internal and external performed work.
• Support development of operations planning following construction including maintenance management systems and BIM.
• Support procurement activities for electrical infrastructure.
• Provides technical direction to draftspersons, designers, engineering associates, technicians, as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off.
• in-house training
• career pathing
• mentoring
• award programs
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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