Construction Operations Manager 2 - Advanced Power Generation Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Construction Operations Manager 2 - Advanced Power Generation

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Accountable for the success of construction business development efforts and for project construction execution processes for EPC and services on advanced power generation projects. Accountable for assuring availability of resources with proper expertise and tools to support assigned construction project execution. Has authority to allocate resources and make construction execution decisions for assigned area in accordance with operational policies, standards, guides and contractual commitments.

Key responsibilities include ensuring that all assigned construction projects are properly staffed with the appropriately trained and skilled professionals needed to successfully provide the contracted services; coordinating with construction resource managers and recruiters to staff projects. Directs preparation of and reviews project construction execution plans for projects. When requested, develops construction execution plans (construction staffing, scheduling, material and equipment), risk assessments, and cost estimates for projects and proposals. Participates in constructability reviews which minimizes cost and duration of construction activities. Provides oversight during construction on all assigned construction projects.

Monitors and evaluates reports on assigned project construction execution to operations management, takes corrective action as necessary. Ensuring that all construction operations on each project site comply with the applicable safety and quality manuals, the companys safety, health, and quality programs and policies, and the project specifications. Provides construction support to project managers. Establishes and maintains relationships and develops a high level of trust and credibility with key clients, alliance partners, subcontractors, and project teams. Monitors, evaluates and recommends alliance partners and / or subcontractors consistent with determined implementation plan. Provides supervision and performance management of direct reports and advocates training and development for construction staff. Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value.

Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Ensures projects adhere to the contractual change management process identified in the contracts associated with each project. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.

Preferred qualifications must include at least 10+ years of EPC experience with conventional, simple, and combined cycle projects. Must have held a site manager role on at least 2 major projects greater than $200 million.

Preferred skills include the ability to deliver project gross margin on project assignment, company practices, process and related impact on project activities, risk assessment policies and procedures, communication and interpersonal skills, approach to managing construction operations, conceptual planning ability, problem solving skills, project management skills, and leadership skills.

Minimum qualifications require a bachelors degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience. 10-20 years of construction operations experience, based on assigned area of operations. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements 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.

Certifications include OSHA 10.

Work environment and physical demands include lifting and carrying heavy items, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, moving, and walking long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas. Requires full range of motion and flexibility, using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure, and repetitive movement. May require work above 5 feet in height. Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions, very hot or very cold temperatures, exposure to inclement weather, and extremely bright or low lighting conditions. Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Work around hazardous equipment.

Competencies include collaborating, communicating effectively, courage, directing work, instilling trust, interpersonal savvy, organizational savvy, being resilient, building effective teams, business insight, cultivating innovation, customer focus, driving engagement, driving vision and purpose, global perspective, managing ambiguity, and strategic mindset.