Senior Power Plant Construction Lead

FacadeToday; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead construction delivery for large power generation projects from pre-construction through commissioning.

You will serve as the owner's representative to contractors, manage field teams, and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site. The role requires extensive experience across the full construction lifecycle, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to be on site for extended periods.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent field experience
• 15+ years of construction experience on large industrial or power projects, including at least 5 years in a senior construction management role
• Experience as an owner's representative over construction contractors on projects over $500 million
• Experience across the full construction lifecycle, from site development and early works through execution and turnover to commissioning
• Experience managing multi building or multi phase construction with large craft workforces
• Working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical construction for industrial or power generation facilities
• Experience with progress verification, pay application review, and construction change management
• Ability to lead a team of managers and to hold contractors accountable while maintaining working relationships
• Effective verbal and written communication with executives, contractors, landowners, public agencies, and customers
• Ability and willingness to be site based for extended periods
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction planning for assigned projects, including the construction execution plan, site logistics plan, laydown and crane strategy
• Own site access and logistics: haul route surveys, heavy haul and oversize permits, road use agreements
• Manage construction real estate needs, including laydown and staging leases, temporary construction easements, and craft parking
• Lead labor force planning: build manpower curve, assess craft availability, and set housing and per diem strategy with contractors
• Define, procure, and manage early works packages such as clearing, grading, drainage, stormwater controls, and temporary power/water
• Support contractor selection with execution evaluations, mobilization readiness reviews, and schedule realism assessments
• Serve as Atlas's designated construction representative to contractors, including meetings, look ahead reviews, and escalation
• Direct assigned Construction Managers and field staff, set daily reporting and progress verification standards
• Verify contractor progress against schedule and coordinate pay application approvals
• Coordinate field changes, RFIs, and design clarifications between construction and engineering
• Coordinate major equipment delivery and turnover with logistics and contractors
• Monitor manpower and schedule recovery plans and enforce safety expectations
• Coordinate permit conditions with permitting consultant and reflect in scopes
• Lead mechanical completion walkdowns and turnover to commissioning
• Review contractor claims and change requests with Contracts
• Report construction status, risks, and decisions to Director and leadership
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Owner's representative

Communication

Education

BS in Construction Management / Engineering / related field

Job description

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to lead construction delivery for large power generation projects from pre-construction through commissioning.

You will serve as the owner's representative to contractors, manage field teams, and drive safety, quality, and schedule adherence on site. The role requires extensive experience across the full construction lifecycle, strong leadership and communication skills, and willingness to be on site for extended periods.