Construction Manager Substation (REMOTE)

Location Denver

Job Code 16212

# of openings 1

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Construction Manager Substations (REMOTE)

Location(s): Western United States (Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada)

Various construction sites in the client’s service territory for the duration of multiple projects (est.0-5 years).

Job Description:

To act as the Owner’s representative in the project areas. To oversee all aspects of the station 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 extensive travel will be required. Successful candidate will have 10 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 10 (ten) years experience in Substation Operations, Construction, Engineering, or equivalent education.

• Detailed knowledge and a proven record of successful Substation Construction work, foundations, bus work, equipment setting, installation and all aspects of Transmission Substations and facilities, are all strongly preferred.

• 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, 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;

• This job may require you to work up to 12hr days, up to 7 days a week if project requires.

• Able and willing to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks at a time for a project.

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12hrs a day.

• Must be able to wear company provided PPE for the entire shift while onsite.

• Able to lift a minimum of 30lbs or more at any given time throughout the day.

• Must be able to walk on average 3+ miles per day across rough terrain and/or unlevel surfaces.

• Ability to step in and out of a 3/4-ton pickup truck several times a day.

Desired Skills:

• Transmission substation 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.

• Develop, implement and/or monitor quality control programs to ensure all aspects of project are in line with OE specifications/expectations.

• Monitor contractor construction methods and ensure project is constructed with OE and material specifications in mind and adhered to.

• Work with owner and contractor reps to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site.

• 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 direct an internal work force and project team.

• Steward the investigation of damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.

• 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 and manipulate the material management, to ensure workflow progresses per pre-established and agreed to project expectations.

• 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 Sr Contractor Site management 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 field work to flow uninterrupted.

• 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.

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives. You’ll have the chance to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Maternity Leave

• Parental Leave

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• 401K

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

EOE, including disabled/vets

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