Power Construction Manager

Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager aids the EPC Project Manager or Program Manager in leading construction activities from pre-construction through project closeout and warranty. This position is responsible for the secure, top-notch, and cost-efficient execution of EPC, Construction Management, and Program Management projects. Duties involve overseeing safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, field staff, client relations, and project documentation across power and energy-related projects.

Security, Quality, & Adherence

• Guide and endorse company safety programs, policies, and training while supervising project Safety & Health performance.
• Carry out and supervise project safety, quality, advancement, and financial audits.
• Execute and oversee non-conformance reporting processes.
• Guarantee conformity with contract obligations, regulatory standards, labor laws, and company protocols.

Project Handling & Guidance

• Control daily construction operations for single or multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishment of key performance targets.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, quality assurance, safety & health, staffing, subcontracting, and procurement plans.
• Devise site layout, mobilization, and demobilization plans and oversee execution.
• Ensure all necessary permits and approvals are secured.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Forge and sustain robust client relationships while acting as the primary point of contact for construction-related issues.
• Assist in proposals and take part in project-related client correspondence.
• Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities as needed.

Contracts & Acquisition

• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Lead subcontractor RFP and bid processes, including scope development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendations, and selection.
• Oversee downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change management, claims mitigation, and contract closeout.
• Verify subcontractor insurance, bonding, licensing, and compliance with contractual requirements.

Cost, Schedule & Reporting

• Manage project budgets, cost controls, cash flow forecasting, and earned value performance.
• Oversee scheduling, work breakdown structures, progress tracking, project setup, and closeout.
• Review and present project status, risk, cost, and cash flow reports to project leadership and executive management.
• Oversee invoicing for prime contracts, subcontractors, and client contractors.

Engineering, Materials & Equipment

• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure timely development and release of engineering deliverables.
• Manage materials receiving, inventory control, storage, and transportation.
• Manage construction equipment planning and inventory to support project execution.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup activities with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

Field Operations & Workforce Management

• Collaborate with field leadership to ensure subcontractor and client contractor compliance with contract documents, safety, quality, and schedule requirements.
• Review construction field reports and site performance metrics.
• Devise staffing plans and manage resource utilization across disciplines.
• Onboard craft and field supervision as required.

Labor & Craft Oversight

• Manage composite crew rates, labor productivity, and equipment costs.
• Oversee labor burdens, craft classifications, benefits, and labor law compliance.
• Maintain accurate craft progression and classification records.
• Estimate, forecast, and manage craft installation unit rates and production metrics.
• Manage earned value, schedule performance, change management, and cost metrics.
• Devise, implement, and administer project labor agreements as needed.
• Encourage craft training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities.
• Oversee relationships with building trades and local communities.

Documentation, Turnover & Closeout

• Implement and oversee project documentation systems and controls.
• Lead project turnover documentation, warranty administration, record retention, and closeout processes.

Leadership & Progress

• Guide and instruct interns, construction coordinators, assistant construction project managers, and craft supervision.
• Provide performance feedback to department managers as requested.
• Carry out other assigned duties.

Education & Background

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field with at least 7 years of construction project management experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education.
• Extensive experience managing construction projects within power, energy, oil & gas, transmission & distribution, manufacturing, aviation, commercial, transportation, water, or process industries preferred.

Skills & Proficiencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,…