Senior Manager, Construction Operations

MHI

$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • 5+ years of experience in construction, engineering, or related industries, especially in EPC power projects
  • 2+ years of management experience in construction or commissioning
  • Proven skills in workforce planning and operational improvement
  • Strong leadership and communication abilities
  • Technical acumen to analyze and develop procedures
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and electronic communication tools
  • Experience in managing Technical Field Advisor workforces and international projects is preferred
  • Multilingual skills in Japanese and/or Spanish are a plus
  • Valid passport and driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Lead construction activities during construction and cold commissioning phases
  • Support execution of various project interfaces such as Gas Turbines and electrical systems
  • Coordinate and oversee construction readiness and mobilization activities
  • Monitor safety performance and ensure training and compliance standards are met
  • Develop and manage workforce and contractor resource strategies
  • Implement and govern construction procedures and standards
  • Partner with Engineering teams to enhance installation methodologies
  • Investigate and resolve project discrepancies and performance issues
  • Drive process improvement initiatives and KPI development
  • Facilitate workforce development and certification programs
  • Review project scopes and execution strategies during proposal phases
  • Manage a team of supervisors and support staff, focusing on professional development
  • Foster collaboration among various project stakeholders
  • Support project activities that may require travel up to 25%

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401K matching plan
  • Offers development programs and clear advancement opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and holidays
  • Focus on quality products and services
  • Positive work environment and company culture
  • Employee appreciation events and programs
Full Job Description
Senior Manager, Construction Operations

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Construction Operations is responsible for execution, governance, workforce planning, and continuous improvement of New Generation Systems construction activities. This role supports the Director of Construction by overseeing construction readiness, resource forecasting, procedural compliance, safety performance, training implementation, and site support services while partnering with Project Management, Engineering, Construction & Commissioning Engineering, Site Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Technical Field Advisors to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead construction support activities during construction and cold commissioning phases across the NGS project portfolio.
  • Support execution of Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Generator, HRSG, electrical, and Balance of Plant interfaces.
  • Coordinate construction readiness reviews, mobilization planning, execution support, and risk management activities.
  • Monitor safety performance, training compliance, certifications, corrective actions, and lessons learned initiatives.
  • Develop manpower forecasts, staffing plans, Technical Field Advisor assignments, hiring forecasts, and contractor resource strategies.
  • Manage development, revision, governance, and implementation of construction procedures and standards.
  • Partner with Engineering and Construction & Commissioning Engineering to improve installation methodologies and execution practices.
  • Support investigation and resolution of NCRs, field deviations, punch list items, warranty matters, and root cause analyses.
  • Lead process improvement, KPI development, reporting dashboards, workflow automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Support competency development, certification programs, training plans, onboarding, succession planning, and workforce development efforts.
  • Review construction scopes, schedules, staffing plans, cost estimates, mobilization assumptions, contracts, and execution risks during proposal development.
  • Directly manage construction supervisors, specialists, and support personnel while leading performance management and professional development activities.
  • Promote collaboration across Construction, Engineering, Commissioning, Project Management, Quality, customer, and EPC stakeholders.
  • Support domestic and international project activities requiring travel up to 25%.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 5 years of construction, engineering, or related industry experience, including EPC power projects.
  • Minimum 2 years of direct management experience in construction, commissioning, or engineering organizations.
  • Experience with project drawings, procedures, technical documentation, workforce planning, and operational improvement programs.
  • Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze technical information, develop procedures, interpret regulations, and present information to diverse audiences.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and electronic communication tools.
  • Experience partnering with IT teams to develop reporting, tracking, and workforce information systems.
  • Experience managing large Technical Field Advisor workforces, international projects, Power BI reporting, and field execution analytics preferred.
  • Multilingual capability in Japanese and/or Spanish preferred.
  • Valid passport and driver's license required.


Why Should You Apply?
  • Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
  • Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
  • Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Committed to quality products and services.
  • Great working environment and culture.
  • Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.


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