Construction Manager

Description

As the Construction Manager
, you will serve as the on‑site leader responsible for the overall management and successful delivery of Fervo’s Cape Station geothermal power project. You will ensure safe, high‑quality, and efficient construction execution, delivering the project on time and within budget.

Reporting to the Director of Construction, this role will manage all site construction contracts, oversee the general contractor, and lead Fervo’s field supervision team, including the Construction Superintendent. This position is critical to driving project strategy, managing commercial interests, mitigating risk, and leading the team to deliver one of the world’s most ambitious clean energy projects to the highest standards.

Project & Contract Management

• Lead all site‑based construction activities—from pre‑construction and constructability reviews through final commissioning and turnover to operations
• Directly manage contractors, including bidding, evaluation, award, and execution
• Oversee contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and invoice verification
• Develop and manage the overall project execution plan, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with key milestones and performance targets
• Prepare detailed, bottoms‑up cost estimates across disciplines, benchmarking against historical data and vendor quotes for accuracy
• Evaluate alternative designs and materials, conduct cost‑benefit analyses, and implement approved value‑engineering initiatives

Safety & leadership

• Provide direct leadership and management to the site construction team, including Construction Engineers and field crews
• Interface with and provide direction to the on‑site general contractor and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with Fervo’s objectives
• Monitor and manage overall project progress against the schedule; identify risks and implement proactive recovery plans
• Champion a safety‑first culture, ensuring all site operations comply with Fervo’s EHS standards and all regulatory requirements

Coordination & Reporting

• Serve as Fervo’s principal on‑site representative, managing relationships with contractors, vendors, local officials, and other key stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with internal project management, engineering, and procurement teams to resolve technical issues and ensure design compliance
• Prepare and deliver concise daily, weekly, and monthly project reports covering safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance
• Oversee all project documentation, including QA/QC reports, test packages, and close‑out documentation
• Develop and maintain the master schedule, identify the critical path, evaluate float, assess delay impacts, and communicate key risks
• Create “what‑if” scenarios and mitigation plans; identify opportunities for schedule compression and optimize resource sequencing

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline strongly preferred
• 10+ years of construction management experience on large capital projects ($100M+), preferably in power generation, energy infrastructure, or heavy industrial facilities
• Proven success managing complex construction projects, including direct oversight of contracts, budgets, and schedules
• Demonstrated ability to lead field supervision teams, general contractors, and subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and methods, including civil, concrete, steel, piping, and major electrical or utility installations
• Expertise in contract negotiation, change management, and constructability reviews
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and field management software
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to convey technical, commercial, and field details clearly to all stakeholders
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and delivery under challenging conditions
• Experience in renewable energy or geothermal projects is a significant plus

This role is based at Fervo Energy’s Cape Station geothermal power generation facility in Milford, Utah, with candidates required to live within a one‑hour commute and maintain flexibility for occasional after‑hours, weekend, or holiday support as needed. Relocation assistance is available.