Hydro Site Manager

ANDRITZ

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation structure

Life and disability insurance

401k matching

Employee assistance program

Career training and individualized plans

Job summary

An international engineering company is seeking a Site Manager to oversee critical site operations in the United States. The ideal candidate will manage labor, subcontractors, and costs while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Successful applicants will have at least five years of experience in turbine and generator field work, a solid understanding of construction practices, and proficiency in relevant software. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, with responsibilities including managing site schedules and maintaining client relations.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years in turbine and generator field work.
Experience with large, complex construction projects.
Familiarity with steel structures and general construction practices.
Solid knowledge of OSHA regulations and quality plans.
Proven leadership and client relationship skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

Hire and manage site labor and subcontractors.
Manage labor hours and site costs.
Conduct daily toolbox meetings.
Ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.
Oversee health, safety, and environmental matters.
Prepare site logs and conduct daily toolbox meetings.
Manage change orders and site documentation.
Report project status to in-office managers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Client relationship management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Reading engineering drawings

Claims management

Welding and masonry experience

Ability to identify non-conformances

Use of LMS, QCS and site software

Education

OSHA 30 and OSHA 10 Certification

Contractors Construction Quality Management Certification

Construction Quality Management Certification

Tools

LMS

QCS

Site software

Job description

Summary of the role

We are looking for a Site Manager with strong understanding of how to run a site and manage people to join our team. Two initial project locations are available – Washington state’s John W. Keys automation project and Oklahoma’s RS Kerr dam.

The Site Manager will be on the site of the work continually during its progress. The Site Manager shall direct the work specified, shall be present at the site during erection and shall be responsible for providing complete and correct direction of installation work, the initial starting, and subsequent operation of the equipment until the field tests are completed. The Superintendent is responsible for following safety procedures. The Site Manager shall initiate instructions for actions to inspect, handle, assemble and test the equipment.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role:

Hiring and managing site labor and site subcontractors
Responsible for managing the labor hours allocated to the project.
Responsible for managing site costs and inventories.
Primary contact to union dispatcher when applicable.
Managing supervision team.
Managing site schedule and providing feedback to the project manager/scheduler as required.
Management of health, safety and environmental matters.
Preparation of site logs using ANDRITZ tools and procedures.
Conduct daily “toolbox” meetings.
Completion of punch-list items.
Manage customer relations on site.
Manage claims and change orders; Maintain documentation of site conditions.
Adherence to customer / ANDRITZ requirements as related to the work site.
Assist in controlling project costs, cost recovery (claims), administration and project execution.
Report to in-office project managers the status of projects.
Report to manager all problems and actions that need resolution.
Responsibility of periodic reporting.

Do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to solid skills and experience, we need someone with strong motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Results and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

The Site Manager shall have been engaged in similar turbine and generator field work for a minimum of 5 years
Experience working on large, complex construction projects.
Proven experience with steel structures, welding, and masonry.
Solid knowledge of OSHA regulations, quality plans and procedures, and general construction practices.
Proven leadership skills, effective communicator, and adept in maintaining client relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard office equipment.
Experience in claims management is a plus.
OSHA 30 and OSHA 10 Certification.
Contractors Construction Quality Management course Certification from Naval Facilities Engineering Command or Army Corps of Engineers.
Knowledge in OSHA and ISO Standards
Able to read engineering drawings and procedures
Ability to read and understand contract requirements
Ability to identify non-conformances and organize the work
Use of LMS, QCS and other Site related Software.
Fluent spoken and written English
Must be willing to travel and live extended periods of time in distant locations.
Must be able to work overtime as needed