Construction Manager

Planet Group; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Burlington, IA is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee onsite construction for large-scale turbine projects. The role focuses on safety, quality, schedule adherence and coordination with contractors.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and extensive construction management experience, including supervision, budgeting, and reporting. This 12-month contract offers 40-hour weeks and a pay rate of $70-$75/hour, DOE.

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional experience in construction related positions (e.g. management, project controls, QA/QC).
• 3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in large electric construction, gas and electric operations, project management, or related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and applicable building codes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction standards, work methods, equipment, maintenance practices and materials.

Responsibilities

• Provides onsite management for project implementation of large-scale combustion turbine construction projects.
• Responsibilities include onsite management and oversite 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.
• Manage field personnel to monitor day-to-day activities and provide oversight to Contractor and Subcontractors, identify construction specification errors, assure construction is in accordance with contract specifications and applicable codes, assure safe and efficient work methods are utilized.
• Ensure the execution and practice of all safety policies and procedures by all construction employees and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the company and project.

Skills

8 years of professional experience

3 years of supervisory experience

Experience in large electric projects

Safety awareness

Project management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Construction Manager
Location: Burlington, IA
Contract: 12months
Schedule: 40 Hours
Pay: $70-$75/hour, DOE
Construction Manager| Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 8 years of professional experience in construction related positions (e.g. management, project controls, QA/QC)
• 3 years of supervisory experience Preferred
• Experience in large electric construction, gas and electric operations, project management, or related area
• Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with experience in managing construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with labor union management preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and applicable building codes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction standards, work methods, equipment, maintenance practices and materials.
• Ability to read and understand maps, plan and profiles, and drawings.
• Demonstrated management skills.
• Demonstrated financial skills such as developing a budget, interpreting and understanding financial reports, and financial evaluations.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management)

Construction Manager | Responsibilities:

• Provides onsite management for project implementation of large-scale combustion turbine construction projects.
• Responsibilities include onsite management and oversite 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 plan construction preferred.
• Manage field personnel to monitor day-to-day activities and provide oversight to Contractor and Subcontractors, identify construction specification errors, assure construction is in accordance with contract specifications and applicable codes, assure safe and efficient work methods are utilized.
• Ensure the execution and practice of all safety policies and procedures by all construction employees and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the company and project.
• With the assistance of the safety department, investigates accidents and safety incidents.
• Responsible for communicating safety investigation information to management. Responsible for administering and monitoring safety programs and performing safety assessments.
• Accountable for performance measurements and standards of associated processes utilizing quality control and quality assurance processes.
• Demonstrates understanding of performance measures and utilizes information to improve process (e.g. cost control, scheduling, executing, safety, etc.).
• Communicate to stakeholders, construction progress as it relates to Safety, Production, Risk, Schedule, Finance, and Quality and reports any situations that require management attention immediately.
• Provide management and coordination with external contractors and equipment manufacturers and support site permitting process, equipment selection, project design specifications, develop project schedules and cost estimates.
• Provide onsite contractor interface, local government interface and community relations.
• Understands and enforces rules set by regulatory bodies (i.e., DOT, OSHA, DNR, etc.)
• Provide interface with internal project team personnel, interface with customers and supervise employees on a daily basis.
• Develop project Punch List and ensure Punch List completion, validate milestones and /or quantities submitted by the contractor for payment, and assist in resolution of field problems as appropriate.
• Ensure the quality of construction through continuous monitoring of the construction and installation QC process. Supervision
• Performs work under the general supervision of a Manager or Director.
• Supervises the work of professional, non-exempt, and bargaining unit employees, and contractors and subcontractors engaged in renewable site construction activities.