Construction Manager

Coalesce Management Consulting; Georgetown (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting seeks an experienced Hydro Construction Manager to oversee onsite hydroelectric construction near Georgetown, Colorado. You will act as the Owner’s Representative, coordinating between the plant, project leadership, and contractors to ensure safe, high-quality, timely execution.

You will oversee major contractor activities, interpret drawings and specs, and monitor safety, quality, and progress while preparing reports and facilitating issue resolution on a

Qualifications

• Previous hydroelectric unit experience.
• Construction manager or supervisor experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Strong safety and quality-control experience.
• Owner's representative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner’s Representative for onsite hydroelectric construction activities
• Oversee contractors performing work on hydroelectric units
• Coordinate between plant personnel, project leadership, and contractors
• Monitor contractor safety, quality, schedule, and project requirements
• Perform daily field observations and monitor construction progress
• Review construction drawings, specifications, work plans, RFIs, and project documentation
• Coordinate construction activities with plant personnel and other disciplines
• Participate in construction meetings and ensure action items are completed
• Identify construction issues and support timely resolution
• Perform quality-control oversight and verify work is completed correctly
• Prepare reports and communicate construction progress, risks, and field conditions
• Support inspections, testing, turnover, and project closeout

Skills

Owner's representative

Contractor oversight

Safety management

Communication

Field problem-solving

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Hydro Construction Manager to support an active hydroelectric project near Georgetown, Colorado.

This position will oversee onsite construction activities and serve as the primary liaison between the plant, project leadership, and contractors to ensure safe, high-quality, and timely project execution.

Location / Schedule

• Onsite near Georgetown, Colorado
• 10–12-hour workdays

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner’s Representative for onsite hydroelectric construction activities
• Oversee contractors performing work on hydroelectric units
• Coordinate between plant personnel, project leadership, and contractors
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety, quality, schedule, and project requirements
• Perform daily field observations and monitor construction progress
• Review construction drawings, specifications, work plans, RFIs, and project documentation
• Coordinate construction activities with plant personnel and other disciplines
• Participate in construction meetings and ensure action items are completed
• Identify construction issues and support timely resolution
• Perform quality-control oversight and verify work is completed correctly
• Prepare reports and communicate construction progress, risks, and field conditions
• Support inspections, testing, turnover, and project closeout

Required Experience

• Previous experience working directly with hydroelectric generating units
• Previous Construction Manager, Construction Superintendent, or comparable field‑oversight experience
• Strong understanding of hydro‑unit construction, assembly, maintenance, or overhaul activities
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Strong contractor‑oversight, safety, and quality‑control experience
• Owner’s representative experience strongly preferred
• Experience overseeing major contractors or equipment manufacturers preferred
• Strong communication, coordination, documentation, and field problem‑solving skills

College degree not required; candidates with strong hydroelectric, mechanical-trade, and field‑construction backgrounds are encouraged to apply