Construction Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible for organizing and planning in the field execution of internal reliability and construction projects. Provides oversight on projects and key tasks for day to day planning and execution of construction projects performed by resources. Responsible for ensuring projects are constructed in accordance with Company standards, specifications, schedules and requirements. Interfaces with non Company personnel to ensure the optimal allocation of support resources is utilized to meet project schedule objectives in a cost efficient manner. Works directly with project managers and project engineers on constructability reviews, technical aspects of the designs, schedule objectives, project planning, safety plan development, quality plan development, and cost effective installations.

Key Accountabilities

• Reviews design/construction drawings for constructability. Coordinate with personnel to refine construction plans and schedule to ensure they align with key objectives.
• Covers coordination of construction activities on multiple projects to avoid interferences when working in common areas and adjacent to other internal groups performing maintenance or project work; facilitates coordination (meetings, schedules, etc.) between multiple contractors.
• Leads project safety efforts; provides direct input in the development of project specific safety plans, performs field safety observations, and immediately addresses any violations or concerns. Reviews life critical work/tasks with craft before beginning to ensure appropriate planning, understanding, and coordination is in place to avoid any safety incidents.
• Cover coordination with engineering, subject matter experts, and project stakeholders to develop a quality plan (identify critical characteristics, hold points, acceptance testing, etc.).
• Works with project manager to resolve escalated construction project concerns and works with appropriate parties (contractors, customers, agencies, etc.) to determine project and scheduling solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring as built drawings are created for work installed. Review as-builts before payment to contractor is approved.
• Ensures that resources and workloads are balanced, ensuring that projects are appropriately planned, prioritized and executed. Monitors productivity and work progress; implements workload adjustments if standards are not being met.
• Works with the client/business unit partner to coordinate equipment tie-ins to existing facilities within approved schedules.
• Performs post-construction walk-downs of all systems prior to Company acceptance from Contractors.
• Leads the timely completion of Punch List items.
• Applies and works with new construction materials, practices and technologies (as deemed appropriate for the given project).
• Guides the continuous improvement commitment & efforts.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years of job relevant experience, OR
• Associate’s degree with 4 years of job relevant experience, OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of job relevant experience

Preferred

• Certificate (i.e. the completion of a core group of program related courses designated by a duly accredited program) in a job-relevant skilled trade or completion of a skilled trade apprenticeship
• Bachelor's degree in construction management

Other Qualifications

• This position requires travel and will support the Southeastern Michigan Service Territory
• Proficiency in applicable software applications (e.g Microsoft Office, Maximo) to apply them with minimal instruction or guidance (this level of proficiency is typically attainable through 1+ year(s) of substantive application experience)
• Experience managing multiple projects and dealing with customers.
• Communicates effectively (verbally & in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Company
• Analytical & problem solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions for various situations
• Thorough knowledge of project management concepts and processes, and project controls related to design, procurement and construction management
• Ability to apply project planning & implementation and/or continuous improvement principles (typically acquired through several years of experience in these areas) to affect tangible, positive outcomes
• Deals effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique.
• Will be required to work overtime and, on occasion, varying shifts.
• Able to work in a team and/or matrix structure, supporting multiple clients.
• Able to conduct effective and efficient meetings with craft and facility stakeholders.
• Flexibility and the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.