Construction Lead

Job Description

Immediate W2 contract position available in Birmingham, AL.

Estimated Duration: 1 Year

• 10+ Years experience in heavy industrial or commercial construction plus a 4-year degree in a related field

• Participate as a member of project teams to develop project scope, project cost estimate, project schedule.
• Participate on site field / scope visits.
• Assist others in developing schedule including critical paths.
• Develop detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements to implement new facilities.
• Identify required permits, & develop detailed estimates.
• Work with Utility Company major accounts group regarding outages that affect external/internal customers.
• Develop construction contract bid packages; review responses and participate in vendor selection.
• Conduct pre-bid meeting with contractors.
• Participate in design constructability reviews for all disciplines (site, foundation, electrical & relay, T-Line) to identify and eliminate costly expenses during the construction phase.
• Perform quality assurance checks during construction.
• Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in service date, responsible for closeout of construction contracts and as-built documentation, monitors that all Utility Company procedures and processes are followed so that we will comply with all regulatory requirements.

• Self-starter, proactive with effective communication skills.
• Adequate knowledge of OSHA and applicable environmental regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and labor agreements.
• Ability to interface with contractors, designers, vendors and other parties connected with the project. Working knowledge of rigging and lifting methods.