Project Manager; Bird Electric-NC)

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Date: Aug 28, 2026

Location: Hickory, NC, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :Bird Electric Enterprises

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

Join the Bird Electric (a Black & Veatch company) team and build with pride
. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you
own
your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with
care
, and
safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision
, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to
shape what comes next.

Responsible for coordination of the construction on the project. Supervises all Superintendents. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager or Operations Manager.

• Supervises all Superintendents.
• Manages and coordinates all on-site construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with contract requirements;
  Implements the Project Construction Execution Plan
• Directs field staff in the daily, weekly planning process .
• Supervises and mentors all superintendents; monitors their activities and provides leadership .
• Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the Project Field Manager, Operations Manager and Project Controls Manager .
• Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements .
• Directs and approves the development and implementation of construction schedule recovery plans as required .
• Coordinates the Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete hand over of start-up packages to the Startup Manager and supervises the close out of all punch list items.
• Assists Project Field Manager with client interface and relations .
• Coordinates with Material Manager to review all procured materials for acceptance.
• Reviews and approves equipment rentals (if supplied by company) and coordinates shared use of this equipment with subcontractors .
• Conducts weekly coordination meeting with field staff and subcontractors .
• Conducts weekly staff and subcontractor meetings .
• Reports weekly schedule and commodity installation status to the Project Controls Manager .
• Monitors all extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests for acceptance and is responsible for subordinates providing the timely tracking information to Project Controls to support the change management system .
• Adheres to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments .
• Monitors and approve all CIR replies to the subcontractors .
• Responsible for completion of the construction punchlist .
• Has full knowledge of…