Construction Project Manager

Job Title:

Construction Project Manager

Job Description

The Construction Project Manager supports large-scale Engineer Procure Construct (EPC), Construction Management, and Program Management projects from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. This role leads day-to-day construction operations, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance while managing contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and client relationships. The Construction Project Manager will operate as a standalone project leader on transmission and distribution (T+D) projects, working closely with engineering, field teams, and stakeholders to deliver successful capital and commercial projects.

Responsibilities

* Adhere to the company's safety programs, trainings, and policies, and actively promote and manage Safety & Health performance for project team members and subcontractors.

* Oversee day-to-day construction activities and successfully execute one or multiple projects simultaneously from pre-construction through closeout and warranty.

* Provide leadership and direction in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and the establishment of critical project objectives.

* Develop new and manage existing client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for proposals, project updates, and issue resolution.

* Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as needed to address contractual and project risks.

* Negotiate prime contracts, construction management contracts, subcontracts, and change orders to protect project and company interests.

* Participate in and support formal risk review processes throughout the project lifecycle.

* Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, quality assurance, safety and health, subcontracting strategy, staffing plans, organization charts, and procurement approaches.

* Develop construction staffing plans, train project teams, coordinate activities across disciplines, and ensure efficient utilization of project staff.

* Oversee the development and implementation of site layout, mobilization, and demobilization plans for construction sites.

* Ensure all applicable project permits are identified, applied for, and secured in a timely manner.

* Direct and oversee the RFP and bid process, including scope development, bidder evaluation, and contractor selection.

* Review, approve, and communicate internal and external project reports, including budgets, cash flow forecasts, and overall project status updates.

* Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure timely development and distribution of design deliverables and construction documents.

* Manage downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change management, project closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.

* Oversee invoicing for prime contracts, subcontractors, and client contractors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

* Coordinate and facilitate commissioning and startup teams to support successful project turnover and operation.

* Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with company and client standards.

* Confirm and monitor insurance, taxes and duties, licensure, and bonding requirements for projects and contractors.

* Conduct safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments to identify issues and implement corrective actions.

* Oversee and participate in non-conformance reporting and resolution processes.

* Facilitate cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure development, project setup and closeout, and field progress tracking.

* Develop and manage materials receiving and inventory control processes to support efficient construction operations.

* Review contract documents with field staff to ensure understanding and compliance with scope, specifications, and requirements.

* Direct project turnover documentation, warranty administration, closeout activities, and recordkeeping.

* Support communication and coordination with governmental agencies, industry groups, and public entities as needed.

* Review construction field reports and use findings to drive project decisions and improvements.

* Mentor and train interns, coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant project managers to support their professional development.

* Provide clear, constructive performance feedback for project team members and support a culture of continuous improvement.

* Manage community and building trades relationships to support project execution and labor stability.

* Develop and implement project labor agreements as appropriate for project needs.

* Oversee onboarding of craft and field supervision personnel to ensure they understand project expectations and standards.

* Manage composite crew rates for labor and equipment costs to support accurate estimating and cost control.

* Manage overall project staffing, ensuring the right…