High Voltage Construction Manager (Owners Representative)

High Voltage Construction Manager (Owners Representative)The project consists of green-field substation(s) and Gen-Tie transmission line(s) and any new Transmission for renewable generation projects.

Location:TX or ND or WY

Reports To:Client Project Manager or Construction Manager

Preferred Background:Engineering or Construction Management or professional career in construction with min 10 year experience Utility Substations, Transmission Systems and Commissioning. A background of work with Large Utilites in ERCOT territory highly preferred.

Required Skillsets:Substation and HV constructionOrganizationComputer skills MS word, Excel and MS PowerPointCommunication to third parties and executivesSchedule and planning understandingConstruction means and methods knowledgeManagement means and methods knowledgeStartup and CommissioningRelay and ProtectionElectrical Code, means and methods

Job Description:To act as the Owner’s representative to oversee all aspects of the station and gen-tie facilities construction including interconnect, site work, status reporting, owner purchased material, safety, startup and commissioning, and project close out (note the Owner will contract a turnkey EPC, this role will oversee the EPC on the Owner's behalf). This position is responsible for the overall management of the assigned project, to ensure compliance within required budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and manage construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site. Employees in this role manage the engineering, procurement and construction activities necessary to construct, start-up, and commence commercial operations.Job Responsibilities:· Works collaboratively with resources and sub suppliers in various disciplines to determine project priorities, schedule and work plans to meet milestones· Manages sub tier suppliers to the requirements outlined in contracts or purchase orders as the lead manager and administrator· Manage onsite company representative staff (Inspectors)· Reporting daily, weekly and monthly on progress, indicators, and recovery plans to upper management· Ensures projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with department procedures, local regulations, contracts and policies· Verifies constructability, ensures proper resource allocations, assesses field status and resolves issues as needed· Leads project meetings and reviews budget, schedule, quality, risk tracker, and contingency allocations· Interfaces with project's designated management committees or third parties, and acts as lead Company representative of project activities· Manage execution requirements stipulated in the Interconnect Agreement, Purchase Power Agreement, and Independent System Operator to achieve back-feed, sync and commercial operation· Manages walk down of planned work, validates acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approves contractor payment requests· Supervises activities and/or coordinates activities or groups, such as safety programs, engineering, construction, budget, and analysis and contract administration· Oversees commissioning activities to meet corporate objectives, with limited project management, scheduling and estimating resources· Performs other job-related duties as assignedPhysical Requirements· Prolonged periods of standing with intermittent kneeling or bending.· Must be physically capable of walking on the jobsite on varied, uneven terrain and/or varied temperatures and weather elements.· Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds at a time.Job Types: Full-time, Contract

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