Construction Manager

Title: Construction Manager
Position Type:
Long term contract role with rolling extensions(12 months to begin with)
Location:
Madison, WI


Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working on coal, gas, or refinery projects.
JOB SUMMARY

• Provides onsite management for project implementation of large-scale combustion turbine construction projects.
• Responsibilities include onsite management and oversight of construction project safety, quality, construction, startup testing, performance testing, and environmental compliance testing.
• Responsible for tracking the project against its schedule, reporting status to management and customer on a regular basis, and implementing processes in a timely, safe, cost-effective, and environmentally conscious manner.
• Previous experience with major coal and/or gas plant construction preferred.

• Manage field personnel to monitor day-to-day activities and provide oversight to Contractors and Subcontractors.
• Identify construction specification errors and ensure construction is in accordance with contract specifications and applicable codes.
• Assure safe and efficient work methods are utilized.
• Ensure execution and practice of all safety policies and procedures by all construction employees and promote a strong safety culture throughout the company and project.
• With the assistance of the safety department, investigate accidents and safety incidents.
• Communicate safety investigation information to management.
• Administer and monitor safety programs and perform safety assessments.
• Be accountable for performance measurements and standards of associated processes utilizing quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrate understanding of performance measures and utilize information to improve processes (e.g., cost control, scheduling, execution, safety).
• Communicate construction progress to stakeholders related to Safety, Production, Risk, Schedule, Finance, and Quality.
• Report any situations requiring management attention immediately.
• Provide management and coordination with external contractors and equipment manufacturers.
• Support site permitting processes, equipment selection, project design specifications, and development of project schedules and cost estimates.
• Provide onsite contractor interface, local government interface, and community relations.
• Understand and enforce rules set by regulatory bodies (e.g., DOT, OSHA, DNR).
• Interface with internal project team personnel, customers, and supervise employees on a daily basis.
• Develop project Punch Lists and ensure Punch List completion.
• Validate milestones and/or quantities submitted by contractors for payment.
• Assist in the resolution of field problems as appropriate.
• Ensure quality of construction through continuous monitoring of construction and installation QC processes.

• Performs work under the general supervision of a Manager or Director.
• Supervises the work of professional, non-exempt, and bargaining unit employees, contractors, and subcontractors engaged in construction activities.