Manager Construction Performance-Major Capital Projects

Overview

This position is responsible for Major Capital Project construction's field oversight and the corresponding contractor workforce safety, quality, and productivity program management that supports Project Engineering (PE), as well as generation when needed across LG&E-KU, to drive changes among contractors and company.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and directs the implementation of contractor safety and quality performance for PE and, as identified by need, may do the same occasionally for generation facilities.
• When performance issues are identified, investigates root cause and collaborates within the company and with the contractor to execute measurable corrective actions to ensure sustainable improvement that models expectation for all participants and stakeholders.
• Models and coaches contractor interactions, specifically focused on front line leaders and individuals.
• Reinforces or establishes clear roles and responsibilities for company oversight of contractors and recommends changes in organizational design and expectation as required.
• Monitors contractor work for compliance with contract schedule, specifications / drawings, and quality.
• Travel to all Project Engineering work locations across the service territory.
• Manages, mentors, and motivates direct report Construction Coordinators, fostering a team environment with consistency across multiple construction sites.
• Ensures that each contractor has detailed and effective safety and quality plans.
• Ensures that contract language provides clarity around contractor's performance expectations and how contractors will be held accountable to those expectations.
• Develops and leads executive check-in forums with contractors that drive performance-based accountability from contractor leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in an applicable, technical field

Required Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Remote Work

The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office / on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.

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