Construction Manager

Field Construction Manager

Location : Rochester, NY.

Work type : Field / Office

The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $103,939 to $129,924.

Job Summary

The Field Construction Manager (FCM) Hydro Engineering is responsible for coordinating and overseeing on-site construction and commissioning (functional testing included) activities between several projects and programs, to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, safety, environmental regulations quality, and cost-effective completion of NYSEG and RG&E hydroelectric projects located throughout New York State.

Responsibilities

General Tasks

Provide technical expertise on various company projects and programs with responsibility for the construction and commissioning of hydroelectric projects.

Determines the contract resource requirements, service specifications and manages contractor performance.

Work with team to coordinate field inspections and sign offs for construction projects, including but not limited to safety and environmental.

Ensure all functional testing is complete at job sites in preparation of commissioning of the facilities.

Ensure contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, etc.

Project documentation : Record and capture on-site project information and communicate to / with project team.

Reporting : Prepare daily, weekly and monthly construction progress reports

As-built documentation : Develop and maintain.

Construction issue resolution : Lead resolution in a timely manner to proactively resolve problems and coordinate activities.

Provide constructability feedback.

Safety

Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site.

Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved.

Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan review and feedback to contractors.

Provide safety orientation and daily tailboards to on-site project personnel.

Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and New York Independent System Operators (NYISO).

Ensure construction resources are being managed within the schedule and budget.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 10+ years relevant experience preferred.

Associate's degree with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience, or High School / GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 25 years relevant experience required.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project and / or Primavera.

3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred

A minimum of 5 years of related electric utility and / or power generation experience, with construction management experience preferred.

Must have a valid Driver's License.

Must be able to travel to construction sites on a day-to-day and / or week-to-week basis for an extended period, attend meetings.

Skills / Abilities :

Extensive knowledge of construction management practices applicable to power generation and water retaining structure construction including commissioning of electrical equipment.

Extensive knowledge of power generation and associated operating systems.

Knowledge of government regulations, including FERC, OSHA, NESC, NEC and industry codes affecting electric utilities.

Knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations and administration.

Extensive experience completing on-site technical inspections, including material deliveries.

Working knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, invoicing, project scheduling, and administration.

Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil / mechanical / electrical drawings, and technical manuals / specifications.

Excellent written and verbal communications, including correspondence, reports, and other business documents.

Working knowledge of best practices in safety policies and procedures.

Effective leadership, project management and organizational skills

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Results oriented

Behavioral Competencies :

Develop self & others

Empower to grow

Collaborate and share

Be a role model

Focus to achieve results

Be agile

Company : Rochester Gas & Electric Corp