Construction Manager III (2869)

Location: Tyler, TX – Electric Utilities – Full-time regular position. Not eligible for US work authorization sponsorship.

About the Role

The Construction Manager (CM) will be engaged in the project from the initiation/definition phase through final commissioning and closeout. Project scopes vary, as will the roles of the CM for each project. Depending upon experience, this position may be classified as a Construction Manager I or II.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Group to manage capital projects through the entire life cycle from definition to closeout.
• Participate as a member of project teams to develop project scope, project cost estimate, and project schedule.
• Participate in site field/scope visits.
• Assist others in developing schedules including critical paths.
• Develop detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements to implement new facilities.
• Identify required permits.
• Develop detailed estimates.
• Work with Utility Company major accounts group regarding outages that affect external/internal customers.
• Develop construction contract bid packages; review responses and participate in vendor selection.
• Develop bid package/RFP and conduct pre-bid meetings with contractors.
• Participate in design constructability reviews for all disciplines (site, foundation, electrical & relay, T-Line) to identify and eliminate costly expenses during the construction phase.
• Develop detailed construction plans, including a list of outages, exact work dates, and construction resource requirements.
• Identify and address all project safety hazards and environmental concerns.
• Monitor and routinely report on project construction schedule and cost.
• Perform quality assurance checks during construction.
• Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in-service date.
• Responsible for closeout of construction contracts and as-built documentation.
• Ensure all Utility Company procedures and processes are followed to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Provide Construction Management oversight to contractors responsible for constructing and commissioning Transmission Substations and Transmission Lines across the Utility Company System.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
• More than five (5) but less than ten (10) years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution, Construction, Manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office suite of products (especially MS Word and MS Excel).

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in an office environment (private or semi-private office) with occasional travel to off-site work locations.
• Field duties require outdoor work in plant or construction atmospheres.
• Interaction with team members, supervisors, and client personnel.
• Exposure to production machinery with extreme noise levels in plant, construction, and/or shop areas.
• Must wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May work at more than one job site in a day and must tolerate climate changes.
• Periodic out-of-town travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to communicate effectively.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to conduct analysis and investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations.