Job Description
HVDC Construction Manager (REMOTE)
Location: Nationwide
State/Territory:
Department: PCI Project Construction Mgmt Dept
Description
HVDC Construction Manager
Job Description:
To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee all aspects of HVDC converter station and line facilities construction including interconnect, site work, status reporting, owner purchased material, monitoring safety, startup and commissioning, and project closeout. This position is responsible for the overall management of the assigned project area, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and quality goals. Employees in this role coordinate and report on the construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Work Site construction team and ensure proper representation of the Owner’s on site
- Read and ensure full understanding of Project Documents which may include but not limited to the following: EPC Agreement and Exhibits, Technical Specifications, drawings, schedules, quality, safety and environmental plan
- Support in the coordination of Owner required permits
- Provide the Owner with continuous update on progress and any other project related issues. This includes, but not limited to, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Site Incidents, Safety, Equipment Deliveries, Non- Conformance Reports, etc.
- Coordinate communication between the Owner, EPC Contractor(s), and/or Suppliers as and when required
- Attend meetings with the Owner, EPC Contractor(s), Site Team and/or Suppliers as and when required
- Participate in site walk-arounds as required
- Monitor the EPC Contractor(s)’s progress and report any potential delays and/or anticipated risks to deadlines and milestones
- Verify the EPC Contractor(s)’s installations are in compliance with the project QA/QC standards and specification. Record and report any deficiency or non-compliance to the Owner
- Support the coordination of utilities, commissioning, electrical and mechanical completions, and inspection of the EPC Contractor(s)’ work
- Verify EPC Contractor(s), suppliers and subcontractors have safety management personnel onsite to properly manage the Site Safety Plan
- This position will require travel for regional, national and possibly international clients/projects
Qualifications:
- Must be legally able to work in the USA
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university/program or approved equivalent accreditation and experience
- 3+ years’ experience in a HVDC Project Site Manager or Construction Site Manager role
- Minimum 10 years construction management experience in utility-scale electrical construction
- Knowledge and experience with project management processes and tools
- Knowledge and experience with quality management processes and tools
- Proficiency with financial analysis tools in a utility setting
- Leadership and human resources management skills
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of OSHA requirements. Current OSHA 30 certification
- Knowledge of project controls, critical path method scheduling and risk assessment
- Ability to solve problems and make quick decisions
- Attentive to details
- Must have a valid driver license if operating a vehicle on behalf of Owner