Construction Manager - Conventional PowerLocation: Project site location TBD (mobilization required)
Initial Planning Phase: Kansas City - approx. 6 months
Per Diem: $132.12/day (non-taxed) in Kansas City; $173/day (taxed) at project site
Experience Preference: Union or union management background; conventional power experience
OverviewWe are seeking an experienced
Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for large-scale conventional power projects. This role oversees subcontractor and direct-hire teams to ensure safety, schedule, quality, and budget targets are met. The position begins with project planning in Overland Park, KS, followed by mobilization to the project site.
Key Responsibilities - Manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities to meet CPM schedule and contractual requirements
- Implement project execution plans and supervise all superintendents, providing mentorship and leadership
- Monitor productivity, schedule performance, and project costs; implement recovery plans as needed
- Lead construction completion walkdowns, punch list closeout, and turnover to startup teams
- Coordinate material acceptance, equipment rentals, and shared resource usage with subcontractors
- Conduct weekly coordination and subcontractor meetings, reporting progress to project controls
- Review and approve change requests, backcharges, and payment requests
- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and ethical standards, acting as site Safety Representative if needed
- Oversee construction equipment budgets and Division 8 labor costs
- Resolve safety, quality, and operational issues in collaboration with relevant managers
Required Qualifications - 10+ years of relevant construction management experience (Conventional Power preferred)
- Proven ability to manage 400+ direct-hire union craft workers
- Experience developing and manpower-loading large-scale project schedules
- Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- OSHA training preferred
Preferred Skills - Knowledge of various power generation technologies: Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, Pulverized Coal, Circulating Fluidized Bed, Nuclear
- EPC industry and constructability expertise
- Strong budgeting, project controls, and risk management skills
- Ability to lead, mentor, and resolve conflicts effectively
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and presentation abilities
Physical Requirements - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined or elevated areas
- Capability to work 12-hour shifts in varying weather conditions
- Ability to climb, kneel, bend, and maintain balance on steel structures, ladders, and scaffolds
Note: Applicants must successfully complete pre-employment onboarding, which may include background checks, drug screening, and MVR search in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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Ref: #275-Eng Kansas City
