Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Construction Manager for their Power Constructors, Inc. (PCI) sector. The successful candidate will be primarily field-based, working on various projects in Nevada. As the Owner's representative, you will oversee all aspects of transmission facilities construction, ensuring compliance with budgetary, scheduling, and quality goals.
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned project areas, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and quality goals
- Coordinate and report on construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors
- Implement and monitor quality control programs
- Lead WSP's field services team and serve as primary interface with the client
- Ensure site personnel follow established safety processes
- Lead project teams in compliance with environmental regulations, OSHA safety regulations, and project quality plans
- Administer contracts and negotiate revisions
- Monitor contractor's implementation of material management plans
- Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress reports
- Facilitate investigation of damage, accidents, or delays
- Steward contractors and site personnel to follow quality construction methods and safe work practices
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or closely related discipline
- Minimum 12+ years of experience in transmission operations, substation operations, construction, engineering, or equivalent
- Proven record of successful transmission construction work
- Detailed knowledge of transmission facilities, foundation installation, structure assembly and erection, wire stringing and sagging
- Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and Primavera 6
- Current and valid driver's license
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or equivalent credential
- OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent health and safety training
- Transmission and substation construction experience
- Transmission outage planning or coordination
- Startup and Commissioning experience
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work up to 12hr days, 7 days a week
- Willingness to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks at a time
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- Ability to lift 30lbs or more
- Ability to walk 3+ miles per day across rough terrain