Construction Manager

Title : Engineering - Construction Manager IV

Position Type : Long term contract role with rolling extensions(2 years to begin with)

Location : Cedar Rapids, Iowa-Onsite

JOB SUMMARY :

Provides onsite management for project implementation of large-scale construction projects. Responsibilities include contractor evaluation and selection, safety, quality, engineering, construction, quality, startup testing, performance testing, and environmental compliance testing. Responsible for tracking the project against its schedule, reporting status to management and customer on a regular basis, and implementing processes in a timely, safe, cost effective and environmentally conscious manner.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

These accountabilities are not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and does not limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees assigned to this job.

Primary Accountabilities

• Manage field personnel to monitor day-to-day activities and provide oversight to Contractor and Subcontractors, identify construction specification errors, assure construction is in accordance with contract specifications and applicable codes, assure safe and efficient work methods are utilized.
• Ensure the execution and practice of all safety policies and procedures by all construction employees and promote safety culture among the ranks throughout the company and project. With the assistance of the safety department, investigates accidents and safety incidents. Responsible for communicating safety investigation information to management. Responsible for administering and monitoring safety programs and performing safety assessments.
• Accountable for performance measurements and standards of associated processes utilizing quality control and quality assurance processes. Demonstrates understanding of performance measures and utilizes information to improve process (e.g. cost control, scheduling, executing, safety, etc.).
• Communicate to stakeholders, construction progress as it relates to Safety, Production, Risk, Schedule, Finance, and Quality and reports any situations that require management attention immediately.
• Provide management and coordination with external contractors and equipment manufacturers and support site permitting process, equipment selection, project design specifications, develop project schedules and cost estimates.
• Provide onsite contractor interface, local government interface and community relations. Understands and enforces rules set by regulatory bodies (i.e., DOT, OSHA, DNR, etc.)
• Provide interface with internal project team personnel, interface with customers and supervise employees on a daily basis.
• Develop project Punch List and ensure Punch List completion, validate milestones and / or quantities submitted by the contractor for payment, and assist in resolution of field problems as appropriate.
• Ensure the quality of construction through continuous monitoring of the construction and installation QC process.

Supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skills and / or abilities required to perform this job. Educational Requirements Education Level Field of Study Required / Preferred Bachelor's Degree Preferred Required Experience

Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

ADDITIONAL DETAILS : Cedar River Generating Station is a natural gas electric generating facility with a capacity of approximately 94 net megawatts (MWac). The Project will consist of five Wärtsilä W18V50SG RICE generators. Each RICE generator will have a nominal capacity of 18.8 MW. The Project will be located adjacent to the existing Prairie Creek Generating Station