Construction Manager (REMOTE)

Construction Manager

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP is seeking a Construction Manager for our PCI Project Construction Mgmt Dept. The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER-designated office / job site. Working location for the projects will be Fairfax, Iowa or Portland, Oregon. This is a field position and travel will be required.

Roles and Responsibilities

To act as the Owner's representative in the project areas. To oversee all aspects of the transmission facilities construction including interconnect, status reporting, owner purchased material, monitoring safety, startup and commissioning, and project closeout. This position is responsible for the overall management of the assigned project area, to ensure compliance with required budgetary, scheduling, and quality goals. Employees in this role coordinate and report on the construction work performed by contractors and / or vendors at the project site. This position is a field position and may require extensive travel. Successful candidate will have 15 or more years of proven field experience, computer skills to properly fill out daily and weekly reports as well as monitor the reports of others for accuracy and completeness. Be capable of photo documentation with working knowledge of Word and Excel.

Required Skills & Experience

Included but not limited to :

• Minimum of 15 (fifteen) years of experience in transmission Operations, substation operations, Construction, Engineering, or equivalent education
• Working knowledge is preferred for solar PV, battery energy storage systems, wind turbines generators, HVDC converter stations and gas turbines
• Detailed knowledge and a proven record of successful transmission construction work, foundation installation, structure assembly and erection, wire stringing and sagging, and all aspects of Transmission facilities, are all strongly preferred. Substation construction experience is preferred but not required
• Develops, revises, and maintains construction schedules and detailed construction sequence documents to ensure facilities are constructed and operated in accordance with the Owner's design and specifications
• Construction Management duties are not limited to, but will include verification of construction progress, change orders and schedule management
• Review and respond effectively to project critical issues
• Assist in Project-related system (line / equipment) outage planning and coordination
• Ability to read and review drawings and identify the required bill of materials
• Communicates effectively on overall project status and maintains relationships with multiple stakeholders both internal and external to resolve construction and coordination issues
• Prioritizes and regularly reprioritizes multiple tasks to maintain project schedules
• Coordinate and participate on various meetings such as pre-bid, pre-construction, customer-related, etc.
• Comprehensive understanding of the potential that construction activities can have on system reliability
• Must have current and valid driver's license
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications and comparing with the customer or engineers' standards
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate well with others at all levels of the organization
• Will prepare detailed reports and present to the management in an organized, clear, and concise manner
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, and Primavera 6

Physical Requirements

Included but not limited to :

Desired Skills

Transmission construction, Transmission outage planning or coordination, Startup and Commissioning

Job Responsibilities

Supports the management of POWER's Project Quality Program (PQP) on the project, Review, understand and ensure project specifications are available to and followed by contractors, Implement and monitor quality control programs to ensure all aspects of project are installed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and requirements, Work with owner and contractor reps to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site, Lead POWER's field services team on the assigned project and serve as the primary interface with the client, Responsible for site personnel following established safety processes, Lead project team in the areas of compliance with, environmental regulations, OSHA safety regulations, project quality plan, and other applicable regulations, Lead and facilitate the project team's familiarity with and learning of contract terms to administrative and all other project staff, contractors, and all others representing the owner, Build, lead, and manage an internal work force and project team, Facilitate the investigation of damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper procedures are being adhered to, Steward contractors and site personnel to follow quality construction methods, safe work practices, and schedule delivery, Serves as the lead on a project and / or has management oversight & responsibility, Administer contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with all consultants / inspection, testing services, clients, suppliers and contractors, Monitor the contractor's implementation of the material management plan, Prepare and / or collaborate with PM to prepare and submit budget estimates and progress of cost tracking reports, Initiate, mediate (as necessary) and steward change management process, Ensure all submittals including CC receipts are done so to meet deadlines, Expected to work with project leadership to deliver the project in logical steps and ensure project remains on schedule, Assist owner in identifying and obtaining (as directed) all necessary permits and licenses required for uninterrupted construction, Serve as mediator between owner and contractor(s) while facilitating / promoting harmonious interaction aimed at delivering project goals, Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems

About POWER Engineers, Member of WSP

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP's 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you'll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world's most challenging projects. At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple : Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success. Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package : Medical / Dental / Vision, Paid Holidays, Vacation / Paid Sick Leave, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401K, Telehealth Benefit covers all providers, Maternity and Paternity Leave, New Dads and Moms Benefit program, Fertility Benefits, Gender affirming care.

Salary range : $65-75 per hour. The range for this position is being displayed in compliance with all state and local regulations. Salaries are set based on a number of factors to include an individual's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. This means that no two candidates are alike. The range provided above does not include additional compensation such as bonus, health benefits, vacation, 401(k) match, etc.

POWER is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.