Construction Manager - Digital Grid I

Requirements & Summary




Company: NES Fircroft
Skills: Construction Manager
Experience: 7 + Years
Education: Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree
Employment Type: Full Time Contractor
Location: Rochester, New York, United States





Construction Manager - Digital Grid I Work Location: Rochester, NY  Contracted through: NES Fircroft  Our client is a world-leading design, engineering, and project management organization in the infrastructure and energy sectors. They were awarded an MSA with a local utility to provide owner engineering services for capital projects. The company the client maintains an agreement with operates electric distribution lines and electric transmission lines. It also operates natural gas distribution pipelines and gas transmission pipelines. It serves hundreds of thousands of customers in a nine county region in New York surrounding the City of Rochester. Responsibilities:Responsible for management and performance of Field Construction Managers for the construction of electric substations, transmission lines, generation upgrades and other projects.Determine contract resource requirements, service specifications and manage contractor performance. Manage activities related to coordination of field inspection and sign offs for construction projects.Monitor and evaluate activities of outsourced Construction companies to ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness and control, and results.Develop, review, and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting the project execution and functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations.Collaborate with management staff to resolve problems and coordinate activities with the field construction managers.Ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, and testing and acceptance activities.Ensure Field Construction Managers obtain all construction materials and material handling plans are established and managed.Coordinate the transmission substations and lines construction schedules with the other functional areas within the company.Provide constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection and civil construction standards.Research, recommend and implement changes as necessary to be aligned with Client Standards and Business Area goals and objectives.Collaborate with other business organizations, contractors and subject matter experts to resolve disputes and prioritize business requirements.Participate in the ongoing budget process to provide items, manpower, and control of the construction budget.Participate in the transmission facilities construction projects negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities.Help lead and collaborate the activities to address or remedy substation and lines transmission system emergencies as necessary.Identify construction risk during the planning, execution and construction phases and prepare risk mitigation plans.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), New England Independent System Operator.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. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved.Ensure all field construction managers are managing the project and construction resources within the schedule and budget.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education with 7 years relevant experience required.A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with functional area related construction management experience preferred.Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project or Equivalent.Must have a valid Driver's License.Must be willing to travel to construction sites on a day to day basis, attend meetings.Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro, and OSG.*Digital Grid = Smart Grid, Distributed Automation, Micro Grids etc.With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.



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Published On 05-01-2024