Sr Construction Manager
About The Position
The Senior Construction Manager – Thermal provides desktop and onsite construction monitoring support for E3 projects in and around South Carolina. The role provides construction monitoring and client advisory oversight throughout project execution, including monthly progress meetings and periodic site visits to verify project activities against schedules and milestone requirements. It reviews contractor plans, resources, quality controls, field reports, commissioning and start-up plans, O&M staffing and programs, and construction quality for compliance with contractual and financing obligations. The position monitors project costs and budget variances, evaluates and approves change orders, verifies progress against milestones, and prepares Independent Engineer progress reports and client-required certifications. It also reviews and witnesses performance testing and validates data collection and calculation methods to confirm contractual guarantees and industry standards are met before commercial operation. The position reports directly to the Managing Director – Thermal and serves as a project manager/construction manager, supporting other E3 team members. It is full-time at 40 hours per week, with a flexible hybrid schedule that allows remote or office work. Travel to client or project sites may be required; industrial-site work requires protective clothing and equipment. Extended hours may be needed from time to time during business travel or to accommodate client project schedules.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, or equivalent.
- 15 years of relevant experience.
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing project schedules.
- Experience loading and/or updating project schedules using Primavera, MS Project, or similar software.
- Experience preparing estimates for portions of or entire projects for comparison to bids.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Consulting experience.
- Prior team leadership experience.
- CMP certification.
Responsibilities
- Participate in monthly project progress meetings to evaluate permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, interconnection, commissioning, and testing activities.
- Conduct periodic site visits, typically monthly or quarterly, to verify construction progress, assess work quality, and confirm alignment with contractual milestone schedules and payment requirements.
- Review contractor work plans, schedules and progress-tracking systems, resource allocation, and construction methodologies for compliance with design, contractual, and completion obligations.
- Evaluate quality-control programs, field inspection reports, and construction documentation; consult with owners and contractors before major inspections, critical testing, and significant construction milestones.
- Review contractor start-up and commissioning plans and monitor their execution to ensure readiness for commercial operation.
- Monitor recruitment, staffing, and training of O&M personnel and periodically review O&M programs, manuals, and procedures for operational readiness against project schedules.
- Monitor project costs relative to approved budgets and identify, analyze, and report material variances.
- Review, evaluate, and approve proposed change orders in accordance with financing and contractual requirements; track pending and approved changes.
- Verify completion of work associated with progress milestones and issue required progress reports and certifications.
- Respond to client and regulatory agency questions about project construction status, budget, and schedule.
- Issue certifications confirming mechanical completion, readiness for start-up, and authorization to commence performance testing in compliance with loan documentation.
- Independently review detailed performance test procedures for alignment with contractual guarantees and industry standards, including thermal performance, capacity, reliability, emissions compliance, and black-start capability where applicable.
- Witness and oversee performance testing, including instrumentation verification, data collection processes, operational protocols, and test execution.
- Review final performance test reports for accurate data-reduction methodologies and calculations and compliance with contractual performance requirements.
- Follow NAES safety rules and procedures and work safely at all times.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work schedule, including the option to work remotely or in the office.
- Work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
