Field-Based Construction Lead — Power Generation Projects

Overland Contracting Inc.; Claude (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time and dependent sick time

Job summary

Overland Contracting Inc is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field-based activities for simple cycle and combined cycle power projects. You will coordinate day-to-day construction tasks, partner with the Site Manager, and drive safe, high-quality work aligned with schedule and budget. Travel to field sites is required.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, subcontractor coordination, and a proactive safety culture to ensure client satisfaction and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years construction supervisory experience required.
• OSHA Training.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate on-site subcontractor activities to support safe, efficient execution of simple cycle and combined cycle construction work in alignment with the CPM schedule and subcontract requirements.
• Coordinate site access, daily work planning, and field logistics to help teams work safely and productively.
• Support implementation of the Project Construction Execution Plan while providing leadership, coaching, and direction to superintendents and field teams.
• Monitor construction productivity, schedule performance, and field progress; take action to help the project meet budget, schedule, safety, and quality goals.
• Partner with subcontractors and project leadership to develop and execute schedule recovery plans when needed.
• Coordinate construction completion walkdowns, startup package handoff, punch list closeout, and turnover activities with startup and project teams.
• Assist the Site Manager with client coordination, field issue resolution, and construction reporting.
• Lead regular subcontractor coordination meetings and communicate schedule, installation status, RFIs, extra work requests, backcharges, and payment progress information to the appropriate project stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture on site, working with safety and quality leaders to resolve field concerns and uphold project standards.
• Apply broad construction knowledge across disciplines and support Site Manager coverage as needed, including coordination with field engineers, home office engineering, materials management, and manufacturer service technicians.
• Identify opportunities to improve field execution, strengthen processes, and add value for the project team and client.
• Champion continuous improvement and support teams through process or project execution changes.
• Encourage field staff and subcontractor partners to contribute ideas that improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall project performance.
• Supervise and mentor superintendents while helping build a collaborative, accountable field leadership team.
• Follow applicable safety and quality standards while modeling the expectations of the project and organization.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Job description

Overland Contracting Inc is seeking a Construction Manager to lead field-based activities for simple cycle and combined cycle power projects. You will coordinate day-to-day construction tasks, partner with the Site Manager, and drive safe, high-quality work aligned with schedule and budget. Travel to field sites is required.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, subcontractor coordination, and a proactive safety culture to ensure client satisfaction and project success.