Construction Project Manager - Subsurface​/Underground

Overview

Location:
Denver, CO or Kern County, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Type:
Hybrid work in Denver (3+ days/week in office) and onsite in California (5 days/week)

Travel Requirement:
Approximately 30-50% depending on location

Please Note:

We anticipate this individual to be primarily in Denver for the first 6ish months and then need to be on-site in Kern County once construction commences.

Join the Clean Energy Revolution!

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy? Hydrostor, a pioneer in Advanced Compressed Air Energy Storage (A-CAES) systems, is seeking a Construction Project Manager to join our team. We’re enabling the energy transition to a cleaner, more reliable electricity grid, and invite you to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking journey.

Why Hydrostor?

Our cutting-edge A-CAES technology is uniquely positioned to revolutionize the energy landscape. Join us as we lead the way in shaping a greener, more sustainable future.

As the Construction Project Manager - Underground, you will oversee Hydrostor’s underground projects with a focus on geotechnical engineering, ensuring successful execution from conception to completion. Reporting directly to the VP, Project Execution, you will lead project teams, manage subcontractors, and collaborate closely with the engineering team. Your role will be critical in ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, significantly impacting the company’s operational success and client satisfaction.

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff and external subcontractors, to ensure project milestones and objectives are achieved.
• EPC Management: Oversee the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) phases of projects, coordinating activities to ensure seamless project execution.
• PMIS: Become familiar with tools in Procore and champion the utilization of the system throughout project execution.
• Drawing Revisions: Manage and review drawing revisions, ensuring all changes are accurately documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders and contractors.
• Collaboration with Engineering Team: Work closely with the engineering team to address technical issues, review designs, and ensure project specifications are met.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and budgets.
• Team Management: Oversee internal project teams, providing guidance, support, and performance management to ensure high productivity and morale.
• Subcontractor Management: Manage subcontractor relationships, including selection, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Schedule and Budget Oversight: Assist with development and maintaining project schedules and budgets, ensuring projects are completed on time and within financial constraints. Manage the change management process.
• Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure all project deliverables meet the required standards and specifications.
• Geotechnical Focus: Manage projects with a strong geotechnical component, ensuring that all geological and soil-related issues are properly addressed.
• Boring and Mining Coordination: Oversee boring and mining activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project specifications as it pertains to underground works.
• Safety: Ensure the company and contractor operations comply with all relevant local and national health and safety regulations.
• Reporting and Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation and prepare regular status reports for senior management and clients.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned project manager with 8-10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry or renewable energy sector, with a strong geotechnical background. You possess a solid understanding of underground construction, including boring and mining, and have a proven track record of leading successful projects. You are detail-oriented, an excellent communicator, and have a knack for risk management and problem-solving.

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