Construction Manager

Job Title : Construction Manager

Location :   Orange, CT (Onsite)

Job Type and Duration : month contract to hire

Pay range : $hr

Applicants must be local to Orange, CT, be willing to commute and be on field construction projects every day. No relocations or applicants that live far away will be considered.

Work Hours : am-pm ET

Work Days : Mon-Fri.

Job Description Summary

Required : yrs of experience with BS / BA in Engineering, CM, etc.

The Field Construction Manager (“FCM”) will oversee contractor construction activities on behalf of the Owner to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications, safety and environmental regulations, and Company requirements. The FCM will coordinate onsite work activities with Company operations, concurrent site activities, and other projects. The FCM will coordinate and manage onsite work documentation and communications in support of the overall Construction Manager (“CM”), Project Manager PM, and / or the Owner. The FCM may report to the CM, PM, or directly to the Owner, depending on the size and complexity of the construction project.

The typical job duties would include, but not be limited to, the following :

• Accountable for the safe completion of all work efforts. Sets safety expectations among and between his / her peers and subordinates. Resolves safety issues / concerns in an appropriate and timely manner. Communicates safety lessons learned and promotes continuous learning of safe work methods, practices, and procedures.
• Manages contract field construction and maintenance activities at transmission and distribution facilities in accordance with approved project documents, established engineering practices, Federal, State and local laws, and construction industry standards to achieve world-class field construction performance.
• Coordinating internal and external resources to support project construction.
• Ensures Project Manager and project team are notified of any deviations in construction safety compliance, environmental compliance, schedule, design, materials, budget, and commissioning.
• Providing daily reports to management on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential project impacts
• Reviews project design and construction documents to ensure constructability and schedule adherence.
• Ensure project schedule and specifications are being adhered to by field personnel, and raising concerns as necessary.
• Ensures contractor compliance with client standards and procedures.
• Ensuring adherence to Contractor Safety Standards (as referenced in Section above)
• Reviews project material requirements to identify items that have not been ordered to support the construction project. Coordinate delivery of materials to construction site.
• Conducts onsite construction management briefings and prepare reports reflecting project status, schedule, cost analysis and project uncertainties.
• Requests and reviews switching; approves written switching instructions. Conducts switching when necessary.
• Reviewing & signing off on contractor timesheets, invoices, and change orders / change management
• Providing onsite field presence to review contractors work is in accordance with the provided plans
• Interfacing with the environmental compliance team so that environmental / permitting expectations and regulations are understood and followed by construction contractors
• Interfacing on material management issues and the construction contractors to determine material and equipment requirements in the field
• Interfacing with the testing & commissioning manager and provide oversight to the testing & commissioning prime contractor and Owner’s designated Lead Commissioning Engineer(s)
• Interfacing with the stakeholder and outreach coordination team so that all non-regulatory commitments are being adhered to by the construction contractors
• Reviewing contractor’s Job Hazard Analyses and identify safety concerns in the field if they arise
• Review and development of safety and work method practices in support of construction and maintenance activities.
• May be responsible to participate in or lead safety and operational incident investigations.
• May be required to establish accurate and professional communications with customers during a project.
• May be required to represent the supervisor in his / her absence.
• Act as mentor to other members of the department.
• Provides direction to vendor construction representatives.
• Provides substation escort for non-qualified individuals.
• Resolving scope and field issues
• Leading construction status meetings
• Attend meetings and project updates with customers, as appropriate
• Responsible for project reconciliations and close out activities following completion of projects.
• May be required to work extended hours during certain phases of construction projects.
• Serves on-call as required.
• Support Storm / ERP support as required