Construction Manager IV

Construction Manager IV

Location:

Ceder Rapids, IOWA (Onsite) Long Term Contract

Job Summary:

The Construction Manager IV provides onsite leadership and management for the implementation of large-scale combustion turbine construction projects. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction execution, including safety, quality, schedule, cost, startup, performance testing, and environmental compliance. The position ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual, regulatory, and environmental requirements. Prior experience with major coal and/or gas power plant construction is strongly preferred.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead and manage onsite construction activities, providing day-to-day oversight of field personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Ensure construction work complies with contract specifications, design documents, applicable codes, and industry standards.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture; ensure full compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with Safety teams to investigate incidents, conduct safety assessments, administer safety programs, and communicate findings to management.
• Monitor and manage project performance using quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) processes related to safety, cost, schedule, productivity, and execution.
• Track project progress against schedule and budget, and provide regular status updates to management and customers.
• Identify risks and issues early and escalate items requiring management attention in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with external contractors, equipment manufacturers, and vendors to support construction execution, equipment installation, and testing activities.
• Support permitting activities, equipment selection, project design specifications, schedule development, and cost estimation.
• Serve as the primary onsite interface with customers, regulatory agencies, local government authorities, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, DNR, and other governing bodies.
• Develop and manage project punch lists; verify milestone completion, validate contractor quantities for payment, and support resolution of field issues.
• Oversee construction quality through continuous monitoring of installation and inspection processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Works under the general direction of a Manager or Director.
• Directly supervises professional staff, non-exempt employees, bargaining unit personnel, contractors, and subcontractors engaged in construction activities.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field – Preferred
• Experience
• Significant experience managing large-scale power generation or industrial construction projects.
• Prior experience with coal and/or gas power plant construction strongly preferred.