Senior Construction Manager Jobs

ENGIE North America is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join our Capital Projects team at the beautiful University of Iowa Campus in Iowa City, IA. The Sr. Construction Manager is a key member of the Capital Projects team responsible for the development, design, and execution of multiple Utility System Capital Improvement and Efficiency projects. The Construction Manager will report to the project’s respective Program Manager during the project execution phase and will assist the Program Management team during the contract development and engineering design phases of such projects.

Iowa:

ENGIE at the University of Iowa employs over 100 energy professionals in the trades, technical specialties, engineering, management, and support to operate the utility production and distribution systems, driving toward greater use of renewable and sustainable fuels.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and execute Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans for Capital Improvement and Efficiency projects
• Support cost estimation and scheduling for projects in development/design
• Provide field input to assist the project manager in tracking and reporting of schedule and budget performance during the construction phase
• Set overall project schedule in coordination with the Project Manager
• Ensure construction conforms to civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation & controls drawings and specifications
• Coordinate with Project Engineer for technical consult and QA/QC inspections
• Ensure project execution adhere to applicable industrial standards and regulatory codes
• Partner with assigned Project Engineer to develop a project procedures manual. This reference shall provide the framework for construction addressing mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation & controls and administrative fundamental requirements
• Lead the punch list process between substantial and final completion; leads the project turnover from construction through commissioning to operations
• Enforce contractor compliance with the all job site obligations of the work order or construction contract, including, especially, following safety procedures and adherence to quality standards
• Coordinate with GIS Analyst and Locator during construction to add buried utilities to existing database and be informed of underground lines prior to excavating
• Opine on constructability through the review of Contractor plans, determining if special operator access or maintenance provisions are required
• Manage University requirements for site access and security for Contractor, including but not limited to key card access
• Coordinate outage requests with the university
• Support site visits during Construction Requests for Proposals (RFP) and manages Requests for Information (RFI)
• Develop weekly reports on construction progress for Project Manager; informs the monthly management report

• Orchestrates the design of traffic control prior to construction activities
• Review of Change Requests, Directives
• Review of monthly payment applications from Contractors and Construction Administrators
• Develop and oversee the Construction Risk Management Process
• Support the Project Manager with Technical/Commercial oversight Including:

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or in a technical field from an ABET institution

Or, High School Diploma or GED equivalent and the four years of demonstrated experience

• Ability to adhere to the highest safety standards
• Experience in developing RFQs/RFPs in industrial construction environments
• Experience in construction projects, working at sites, managing subcontractors, contracts administration and change management
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Strong presentation and communication skills (verbal and written) to be able to engage with all stakeholders including contractors and government agencies
• Experience in contract execution, management and negotiation of construction, engineering and services contracts
• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to other’s ideas and viewpoints and resolving team conflict situations
• Demonstrated ability to create a team culture of camaraderie, integrity and trust among the integrated project team members
• Practical understanding of design, construction and operations of thermal plants
• 5+ years of experience in management of construction for industrial or municipal projects with demonstrated success
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and ensure performance expectations and resultant outcomes are met
• Sound knowledge of campus and/or district energy systems
• Practical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

Additional information / conditions:

• Ability to sit or stand for a long period of time
• Valid State issued Drivers License( operation of Company owned vehicles is required)
• Ability to use a company computer
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Working Environment
• Occasional walking of less than one mile
• Could involve some lifting
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to weather conditions
• Work environment includes a blend of indoor office setting and some outdoor site visits and walk throughs during construction and commissioning.
• Ability to access confined spaces and areas of varying temperature
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

Iowa:

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

• More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits
• In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
• Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
• At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match
• Salary Range: $69,275 – $176,670 USD, annually

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

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