Area Manager - Combined-Cycle Power Plant Construction

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Weekly Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee all field construction activities and subcontractor performance within an assigned power block on a utility-scale project. You will lead field teams, coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work, and ensure alignment with schedules and budgets.

You will work closely with engineering, safety, procurement, and project controls to resolve issues, drive productivity, and deliver milestones while upholding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 15+ years of construction experience with at least 10+ years in a supervisory or area management role.
• Experience on power generation, combined-cycle, simple-cycle, renewable energy, industrial, or large EPC projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple union subcontractors in a complex construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and contracts.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field construction activities within an assigned power block or designated area of the project.
• Manage and coordinate all subcontractors performing civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and specialty work within the assigned area.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, quality standards, and site safety policies.
• Monitor daily construction progress and productivity to ensure achievement of schedule milestones.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings and communicate priorities, work plans, constraints, and safety expectations.
• Identify and resolve field execution issues, conflicts, and resource constraints to minimize schedule impacts.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, safety, procurement, commissioning, and project controls teams.
• Verify subcontractor manpower, equipment, material readiness, and work performance.
• Track and report progress, productivity metrics, risks, corrective actions, and forecasted completion dates.
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements, company standards, and client expectations.
• Support quality inspections, punch list resolution, turnover activities, and system completion requirements.
• Review subcontractor work plans and ensure construction activities are executed according to approved procedures.
• Participate in client meetings and provide updates regarding area performance and progress.
• Assist in evaluating change orders, field directives, and subcontractor claims related to assigned work areas.

Skills

Safety leadership

Project leadership

Reading engineering drawings

MS Office

Scheduling & planning

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions, LLC seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee all field construction activities and subcontractor performance within an assigned power block on a utility-scale project. You will lead field teams, coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation work, and ensure alignment with schedules and budgets.

You will work closely with engineering, safety, procurement, and project controls to resolve issues, drive productivity, and deliver milestones while upholding