Field Construction Coordinator

Great Plains Energy$94K — $126K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma with 12 years of relevant construction experience.
  • Experience supporting Project Managers and Construction Supervision on mid to large-scale projects.
  • Preferred degree in Project/Construction Management or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods and standards.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in team settings.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with Project Managers and Engineers to identify constructability issues early in projects.
  • Attend and contribute to constructability meetings to establish project requirements.
  • Oversee construction projects to comply with procedural and design standards.
  • Inspect all construction phases including trenching, pipe installation, and structural work.
  • Resolve on-site issues alongside project supervisors to maintain progress.
  • Assist in tracking and storing construction materials properly.
  • Conduct daily kick-off meetings to ensure communication of work plans and safety.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant construction projects in the nuclear sector.
  • Dynamic team environment fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Engagement with highly skilled professionals in the field.
  • Location at a prominent facility (Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station).
Full Job Description
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS

JOB TITLE: Field Construction Coordinator

REQUISITION ID: NUC00FV

DEPARTMENT: Strategic Projects

LOCATION: Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station, Burlington, KS

PAY RANGE: 15C - $94,600 - $126,100

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing construction and administrative assistance and carrying out the duties required for the day to day operations of moderate to complex construction projects under the direction and supervision of the WCNOC Construction Supervisor, and/or ensure timely, predictable and safe implementation of assigned construction/plant modification projects.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Work closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers and Design Engineers to ensure constructability issues are identified and addressed early in project design phases.
• Attend constructability meetings and assist with determination of project requirements
• Inspect / oversee construction projects to ensure the project meets WCNOC procedural and design requirements.
• Inspects all phases of construction projects, including but not limited to: trenching, pipe installation, manholes, water services, firelines and hydrants, structures, roadways, sidewalks, building, electrical installations (raceway, cable, etc).
• Works with Project Manager, Planner, Construction Supervisor, or Craft Superintendent to resolve field issues or conflicts in a timely manner. Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the project team.
• Assist Craft Superintendents in storage and tracking of material for construction projects
• Attend craft start of shift kick-off meetings to ensure quality of meetings are adequate and specific items such as the plan of the day, safety, quality hold points, assignments, etc are all being properly communicated. Ensure craft labor is being afforded the opportunity to raise issues without fear of retaliation.
• Periodically monitor work package status to ensure proper placekeeping is being maintained, material properly documented (quantity, stock issue requests, lot numbers, etc), Hold Points are easily identified and not bypassed, etc.
• Periodically monitor storage areas to ensure compliance with WCNOC procedures (i.e. chemical cabinets, material laydown/storage, segregation of non-safety related and safety related material, general safety and housekeeping.
• Assist craft Supervision with obtaining necessary permits (i.e. breach, impairment, ignition source, confined space, etc) prior to the start of work.
• Monitor quality of work being performed by contract personnel. Correct issues immediately and report them up through the WCNOC Construction Supervision.
• Assist craft Supervision in obtaining necessary work package revisions with the assigned Planner.
• Performs inspection of specific installations (as directed by an approved work package) and utilize construction knowledge to sign-off WCNOC Representative Hold Points indicating that appropriate quality attributes have been met.
• Conducts final "walk-through" of construction projects to ensure all design requirements have been implemented
• Chair meetings with contract Supervision, WCNOC Construction Supervision, Project Managers, etc to ensure issues are assigned and resolved, work packages properly prioritized to stay ahead of field work.
• Maintain a daily construction log which should summarize such items as: work performed, issues/assignments, delays (why), condition reports generated, safety / human performance issues, etc. Log book should be made available to WCNOC Construction Supervision when requested.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• High school diploma and 12 years of related experience.
• Related experience is defined as construction field experience supporting Project Managers and Construction Supervision overseeing the implementation of moderate to large construction projects
• A degree in Project / Construction Management, Construction Science, or Construction Engineering Technology preferred
• Familiarity of construction methods
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and in a team based environment
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Computer skills - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Cognitive Skills:
• This position requires the ability to: read and understand construction drawings, work packages and design packages to ensure constructability and that requirements are met. Individual shall be able to work both inside and outside in extreme Kansas weather conditions (i.e. heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, etc).
• This position requires the ability to: coordinate construction field issues between the constructor, Project Manager and/or Field Engineer as required and assist in driving resolution to those issues in a timely manner. Position requires good communication both vertically and laterally.
• This position requires the ability to: understand construction standards, WCNOC standards / requirements and ensure that those requirements are being upheld during the implementation of construction projects.

Vision:

This position requires the ability to pass vision requirements associated with Company physical in order to read detailed engineering prints and drawings and inspect equipment installations and job sites.

Noise:

This position requires the ability to work in moderately to extremely noisy environment.

Additional Information:
• This position requires good oral and written communication.
• This position requires a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

About Great Plains Energy

Great Plains Energy Incorporated was a holding company based in Kansas City, Missouri that owned electric utility Kansas City Power and Light Company and Strategic Energy, LLC, an energy management company. KCP&L established the holding company on October 1, 2001. Great Plains acquired Aquila, Inc. in July, 2008. In 2014, it ranked #855 on the Fortune 1000 list. In 2016, Great Plains and Westar Energy announced merger plans, but this proposed merger was rejected by Kansas Corporation Commission utility regulators as unfavorable to Kansas consumers. A new merger plan with Westar was announced in 2017. As of May 24, 2018, this merger has been approved by both the Missouri Public Service Commission and Kansas regulators, with the combined company to be named Evergy. On October 7, 2019 the two operating companies officially changed names and rebranded to Evergy in the communities they serve.
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