Construction Manager - Substation - Iowa

Construction Manager 3 - Substation - Iowa

Location:

Cedar Rapids, IA

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Responsible for coordination of the construction on the substation project. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager. This is a field assignment and requires travel.

Provides the site construction teams the means, methods, and staffing to support construction of Substation. Works with EH&S group to develop and maintain safety program associated with Construction activities. Develops and maintains Construction procedures and quality programs associated with the Construction of Substation work. Identifies and supports leadership associated with the project work. Supports project proposals including development of equipment, and other direct and indirect quantities and costs to support estimate development.

Leads and participates in design constructability reviews. Supports subcontract developments for projects as needed. Active involvement in project risk reviews including identifying and developing mitigation plans associated with Construction. Assists site team in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety. Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to Operations Manager, Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager.

Takes necessary actions to maintain targets. Develops corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met. Verifies that all equipment, material, manpower and resources needed to support Project Schedule are available and on site. Reviews all timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment request. Develops a stable working relationship with Client and assigned subcontractor(s). Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.

Identifies potential back charges and out of scope issues and reports to Construction Manager. Supports commercial recovery process. Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management to direct reports. Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities. Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Substation construction experience preferred. Experience with Outage Plans within construction. Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering and Craft experience and above preferred. Should have 3+ years of experience as Construction Manager level or above. Should have 8+ years with a degree or 14+ years without degree, of Substation experience. Knowledge of project budget process and tools. Knowledge of department budget process and tools.

Knowledge of Project controls. Risk assessment/management. Administrative policies and procedures. Construction Project Management Systems. Conceptual planning ability. Conflict management skills. Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising). Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work). Presentation skills. Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve). Project management skills. Communication and meeting skills. Time reporting systems. Expense reporting policies and procedures.

Bilingual/Spanish speaking is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 10+ years construction supervisory experience required.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

OSHA Training

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined,…