Black & Veatch

Construction Manager

Black & Veatch • $108K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
  • 18+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 5 years as a construction manager.
  • OSHA Training preferred.
  • Knowledge of construction technology, EPC industry, and project controls.
  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate on-site subcontractor or direct hire activities.
  • Monitor compliance with schedules and subcontract requirements.
  • Direct establishment of schedule recovery plans and participate in project close-out.
  • Facilitate client relations and oversee equipment rentals.
  • Conduct weekly meetings with subcontractors and provide update reports to project management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment focused on collaboration and communication.
Full Job Description
Company : BVCI

Req Id : 117304

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

Job Summary

Responsible for coordination of the construction on the project. Coordinates compliance with the schedule safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager.

Key Responsibilities

  • . Manages and coordinates all on-site subcontractor or direct hire superintendent activities for compliance with the CPM schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with subcontract requirements; Implements the Project Construction Execution Plan . Supervises and mentors all superintendents; monitors their activities and provides leadership . Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the Project Field Manager and Field Project Controls Manager
  • Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements . Directs the establishment and implementation of subcontractor schedule recovery plans as required . Coordinates the Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete hand over of start-up packages to the Startup Manager and supervises the close out of all punch list items . Assists Project Field Manager
  • with client interface and relations . Coordinates with Field Material Manager to review all site procured materials for acceptance . Reviews and approves equipment rentals (if supplied by company) and coordinates shared use of this equipment with subcontractors . Conducts weekly coordination meeting with subcontractors and/or superintendents . Conducts weekly subcontractor meetings . Reports weekly schedule and commodity installation status to the Field Project Controls Manager . Monitors all extra work authorization requests, backcharges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests for acceptance and is responsible for subordinates providing the timely tracking information to Project Controls to support the change management system . Adheres to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments . Directly responsible for the Division 8 labor charges and costs on direct hire projects . Directly responsible for the Construction Equipment budget . Monitors and approve all CIR replies to the subcontractors . Responsible for completion of the construction punchlist . Has full knowledge of the safety program and acts as the Safety Representative on site in the absence of the regular Safety Supervisor . Has general knowledge of all disciplines of construction and is able to stand in for each lead discipline . Establishes the tool trailer list at the onset of the project . Resolves safety and quality issues with the safety and quality managers
  • Further disputes are then deferred to the Project Field Manager . Has the ability to stand in for the Project Field Manager in his absence . Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction subcontracts and manages within these terms . Monitors and controls overtime by his subordinates and subcontractors . Writes the construction portion of the client and construction monthly report . Coordinates with the Field Engineers or home office engineers on engineering deliverables . Responsible for the effective management of construction Manufacturer's Service Technicians and the timesheet tracking . Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value
  • Champions continuous improvement efforts
  • Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
  • Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities .
  • Supervises superintendents

  • Management Responsibilities

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Education: Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or related field preferred.
    • Preferred Skills: Knowledge of construction technology (Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, Pulverized Coal, Circulating Fluidized Bed, Nuclear) . Knowledge of EPC industry . Constructability knowledge . Knowledge of project budget process and tools . Knowledge of department budget process and tools . Knowledge of Project controls . Risk assessment/management . Administrative policies and procedures . Construction Project Management Systems . Conceptual planning ability . Conflict management skills . Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising) . Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work) . Presentation skills . Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve) . Project management skills . Supervisory skills . Communication and meeting skills . Time reporting systems . Expense reporting policies and procedures

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
    • 18+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 5 years of previous construction manager experience.
    • 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, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

    Certifications

    OSHA training preferred.

    Work Environment/Physical Demands

    Physical Demands:
    • Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
    • Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
    • See and hear naturally or with correction.
    • Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
    • Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
    • Requires repetitive movement.
    • May require work above 5 feet in height.
    • Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
    • Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

    Work Environment:
    • Typical construction site environment:
    • Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
    • Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
    • Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
    • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
    • Work around hazardous equipment.
    • Typical office environment.
    • This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

    Competencies

    Salary Plan

    CNS: Construction Services

    Job Grade

    019

    About Black & Veatch

    Black & Veatch is a global engineering and construction company. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Black & Veatch provides a range of services, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, consulting, and environmental services. The company serves a variety of industries, including power, water, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Black & Veatch has operations in more than 100 countries around the world.
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