Site Manager - Simple/Combined Cycle - Arizona
About The Position
Lead the successful construction, startup, and turnover of simple cycle and combined cycle power projects in a field assignment located in Arizona. Provide day-to-day site leadership and coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, startup teams, and the owner. As the primary site representative for Black & Veatch, align resources, resolve field challenges, and support project strategies to meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality goals from mobilization through commissioning. The role directs construction management, project controls, materials management, subcontract administration, safety, quality, commissioning readiness, and contract closeout activities. It also fosters collaboration, mentors site staff, and advances LEAN construction and continuous improvement. When required, the Site Manager may serve as project manager for a multidisciplinary project team. This is a safety-sensitive position that combines a typical construction-site environment with a typical office environment. Work may involve strenuous physical activity, long shifts, confined or awkward spaces, temperature extremes, inclement weather, noise, hazardous equipment, and work at heights.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience on similar projects in a construction management role with a bachelor's degree.
- Alternatively, at least 8 years of experience, including 3 years at superintendent level or above on large projects, or in a construction management role on smaller projects, without a bachelor's degree.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances; climb and balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; and perform repetitive hand movements.
- Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
- Ability to work in confined, cluttered, or awkward spaces; in very hot or cold temperatures and inclement weather; in bright or low lighting; around distracting noise and hazardous equipment; and potentially above 5 feet in height.
- Ability to see and hear naturally or with correction and maintain the range of motion and flexibility required for the job.
Nice To Haves
- 10 or more years of experience in conventional power generation construction, preferably simple cycle and combined cycle projects.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Site Manager.
- Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatively, 15 or more years of relevant construction experience, including 5 or more years in construction management on similar power generation projects or 3 years as a Site Manager.
- Experience managing subcontractors, especially in simple cycle or combined cycle power construction environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead, update, and refine the Construction Execution Plan for safe and efficient project delivery.
- Manage subcontractors, including scope definition, cost control, and performance oversight.
- Oversee construction activities, subcontractor coordination, suppliers, startup and testing, and owner interface.
- Manage construction and startup costs against project budgets while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule performance.
- Review and report monthly construction budget, schedule, and quality performance; identify risks and take corrective action.
- Direct implementation of project controls, construction management, and site materials management procedures.
- Build working relationships with clients, owners, alliance partners, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Champion Safety & Health and Loss Control procedures and project safety targets.
- Drive implementation of project quality assurance procedures.
- Support commissioning and testing readiness by coordinating appropriate site resources and priorities.
- Approve subcontractor progress and final payments; direct subcontract change-order management.
- Coordinate with the project manager to identify and execute owner contract change orders.
- Direct resolution of back charges and collection of conformed-to-construction records and other contract closeout activities.
- Mentor site staff, promote team building, and maintain positive morale.
- Follow Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with company policies, standards, guides, and contractual commitments.
- Produce and implement site-specific procedures as required and identify improvement opportunities that add value.
- Champion LEAN construction and continuous improvement; support change management and encourage site staff participation in improvements.
- When required, serve as project manager for a multidisciplinary team spanning engineering, construction, startup, and project controls.
- Conduct monthly contractor management meetings and participate in weekly contractor and site coordination meetings.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time and dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401(k) plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-tax accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
- Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards through stock ownership
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
