Project Manager (Bird Electric)

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Hickory, NC

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About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating construction on the project and supervising all Superintendents. The role coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager or Operations Manager. The position oversees on-site construction activities, field staff, subcontractors, construction planning, and completion and handover activities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of construction supervisory experience.
OSHA training.
Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or a related field is preferred, or relevant field experience.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances; use hands for repetitive handling and control tasks; climb and balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and work at heights above 5 feet when required.
Ability to work shifts of up to 12 hours performing physical labor in varied outdoor conditions and temperature extremes.
Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions, around hazardous equipment, and in distracting noise, extreme lighting, inclement weather, and very hot or cold temperatures.
See and hear naturally or with correction and have the range of motion and flexibility needed for job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering, heavy industrial experience, or equivalent relevant experience.
Knowledge of construction technology, the EPC industry, constructability, project and department budgets, project controls, risk assessment and management, administrative policies and procedures, and construction project management systems.
Conceptual planning, conflict management, leadership, team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, and advising skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, organize, and schedule work.
Presentation, problem-solving, project management, communication, and meeting skills.
Knowledge of time-reporting systems and expense-reporting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Supervise, lead, and mentor all Superintendents, including responsibility for discipline and pay administration of subordinates.
Manage and coordinate on-site construction activities to meet the CPM schedule and contract requirements, and implement the Project Construction Execution Plan.
Direct field staff in daily and weekly planning.
Monitor construction productivity and schedule performance, report trends and status to project leadership and Project Controls, and take action to meet budget and schedule requirements.
Direct and approve construction schedule recovery plans as needed.
Coordinate construction completion walkdowns, handover of startup packages to the Startup Manager, and closeout of punch list items.
Assist the Project Field Manager with client interface and relations.
Coordinate with the Material Manager to review procured materials for acceptance.
Review and approve company-supplied equipment rentals and coordinate shared equipment use with subcontractors.
Conduct weekly field staff and subcontractor coordination and staff meetings.
Monitor extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor payment requests; ensure timely tracking information is provided to Project Controls for change management.
Adhere to safety, quality, ethical standards, lessons learned, and performance management programs in accordance with division policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments.
Monitor and approve all CIR replies to subcontractors and ensure completion of the construction punch list.
Know and support the safety program, acting as the site Safety Representative when the regular Safety Supervisor is absent.
Apply general knowledge across construction disciplines and stand in for discipline leads as needed.
Resolve safety and quality issues with safety and quality managers; defer further disputes to the Project Field Manager or Division Safety Manager.
Manage construction subcontract work within its major commercial and deliverable terms.
Monitor and control overtime by subordinates and subcontractors.
Prepare the construction portion of client and construction monthly reports.
Coordinate with field or home-office engineers on engineering deliverables.
Manage construction Manufacturer’s Service Technicians and track their timesheets effectively.
Support continuous improvement efforts and associated change management.
Manage construction staff and subcontractor coordination while supporting project delivery and closeout.