Power Plant Construction Manager - On-Site Leader

Black & Veatch; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Flexible schedule

Paid vacation

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in the United States is seeking a field-based Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for simple cycle and combined cycle power projects. You will coordinate day-to-day construction work, partner with the Site Manager, and ensure safe, high-quality output aligned with schedule and budget.

This pipeline posting covers multiple sites (TX, OK, SC, GA, etc.). We value experience in EPC, subcontractor coordination, and project controls; relocation not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 10+ years construction supervisory experience required.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (criminal/civil background check, drug screen, 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.
• Coordinate site access, daily work planning, and field logistics.
• Support implementation of the Project Construction Execution Plan while providing leadership to superintendents and field teams.
• Monitor construction productivity, schedule performance, and field progress to meet budget, schedule, safety, and quality goals.
• Partner with subcontractors and project leadership to develop and execute schedule recovery plans when needed.
• Coordinate completion walkdowns, startup 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.

Skills

Field leadership

Subcontractor coordination

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction or engineering

Tools

OSHA Training

Job description

Black & Veatch Corporation in the United States is seeking a field-based Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for simple cycle and combined cycle power projects. You will coordinate day-to-day construction work, partner with the Site Manager, and ensure safe, high-quality output aligned with schedule and budget.

This pipeline posting covers multiple sites (TX, OK, SC, GA, etc.). We value experience in EPC, subcontractor coordination, and project controls; relocation not required.