Construction Operations Manager - Conventional Power

Job Summary

Accountable for success of construction business development efforts and for project construction execution processes for EPC and services on advance power generation (Conventional, combined cycle, simple cycle, and RICE) projects. Accountable for assuring availability of resources with proper expertise and tools to support assigned construction project execution. Has authority to allocate resources and make construction execution decisions for assigned area in accordance with Operational Policies, Standards, Guides and Contractual commitments.

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Key Responsibilities

Responsible for Craft Resourcing Strategy (Prep, Execution, How Many & Who)

Responsible for Workforce Planning (Construction Baseline Schedule)

Responsible for Construction Readiness Reviews (Ready to Mobilize)/ Gate Reviews Prior to major activities

Accountable for Construction Project Delivery (Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Safety)

Accountable for Site Performance Management (productivity, cost, UR/PF curves)

Ensures that all assigned construction projects are properly staffed with the appropriately trained and skilled professionals needed to successfully provide the contracted services; coordinates with Construction Resource Managers and recruiters to staff projects. Directs preparation of and reviews project construction execution plans for projects. 

When requested, develops construction execution plan (construction staffing, scheduling, material and equipment), risk assessments, and cost estimates for projects and proposals.  Participates in constructability reviews which minimizes cost and duration of construction activities. Provides oversight during construction on all assigned construction projects. 

Monitors and evaluates reports on assigned project construction execution to operations management, takes corrective action as necessary. Ensuring that all construction operations on each project site comply with the applicable Safety and Quality Manuals,  the Company's safety, health, and quality programs and policies, and the project specifications. Provides construction support to Project Managers. 

Establishes and maintains relationships and develops a high level of trust and credibility with key clients, alliance partners, subcontractors, and project teams. Monitors, evaluates and recommends alliance partners and/or subcontractors consistent with determined implementation plan. Provides supervision  and performance management of direct reports and advocates training and development for construction staff. 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.

Ensures projects adhere to the contractual change management process identified in the contracts associated with each project.

Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Required skills: Must have at least 10+ years of EPC experience with conventional, simple, and combined cycle projects.  Must have held a Site Manager role on at least 2 major projects greater than $200m.

  Preferred Skills: Ability to deliver Project Gross Margin on project assignment. Company practices, process and related impact on project activities. Risk assessment policies and procedures. Communication and interpersonal skills. Approach to managing construction operations. Conceptual planning ability. Problem solving skills. Project management skills. Leadership skills

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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. 

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