Construction Support Manager - Substation - Proposals

 

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Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 101007 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Job Summary

Responsible for coordination of the construction on the project including bids and proposals. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager. #LI-KC1 #substation #construction #proposals #bids

By joining our BV Construction group, you will have the ability to develop and enhance your skills in an on-site, hands-on environment. We are committed to providing our construction professionals with expert training, career development, and career advancement to allow for continuous professional development. Our management is committed to the latest advances in technology, above class support and sustainability to bring our clients the best service in safety, quality, and final product. Functions in our group include safety, project field management, construction management, quality control, start up and decommissioning and field engineering.  

Key Responsibilities

Help lead bids and proposals for substation construction and provide pre-construction support upon award. Works with our EH&S group to develop and maintain safety program associated with Substation Construction activities. Assists our construction staff with Craft Training and Certification program for craft employees. Assist in development of Construction procedures and quality programs associated with the Construction of substation work. Identifies and supports the sourcing of tooling and equipment necessary for the installation of substation. Identifies and supports the recruiting of craft and leadership associated with the project work. Supports substation project proposals including development of staffing, equipment, and other direct and indirect quantities and costs to support estimate development. Assists and participates in design constructability reviews. Supports subcontract developments for projects as needed. Active involvement in project risk reviews including identifying and developing mitigation plans associated with Substation Construction. Assists site team in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.   Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to Operations Manager, Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager. Takes necessary actions to maintain targets.  Develops corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met. Assists team with the required equipment, material, manpower and resources needed to support the Project Schedule. Supports the team in reviewing our as sold construction budget, preparing the project execution plan, Job Hazard Analysis, and overall project setup. Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities. Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; 4 year degree preferred 
• Typically 3+ years construction or construction management and/or design experience in similar facility construction  
• Bids and proposal experience is preferred. 
• Substation construction experience is preferred. 
• Preferred Skills: Knowledge of cost control, scheduling, engineering drawings and other documents. Ability to do material takeoffs, field estimates. Communication skills. Organizational skills. Safety regulations. Dealing with ambiguity. Problem Solving. Supervisory skills. Contract administration. Ability to understand craft activities / dynamics. Advanced Excel Skills 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction or heavy industrial experience preferred, or relevant experience. 3+ years of construction management experience. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any a