Construction Manager

Description:

• We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Construction Manager to lead the execution of a large-scale hydroelectric dam project.

• Project Leadership: Oversee all on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and project timelines.

• Civil work Oversight: Provide technical guidance on civil works including excavation, foundation treatment, concrete placement, spillways, intake structures, and embankments.

• Team Coordination: Manage and coordinate subcontractors, engineers, and site personnel to ensure efficient workflow and quality control.

• Scheduling and Budgeting: Develop and maintain construction schedules, monitor progress, and control costs to ensure project delivery within budget.

• Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control procedures for all civil works, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and regulatory requirements.

• Health and Safety: Promote a culture of safety on-site, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.

• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with design teams, consultants, government agencies, and local communities to ensure smooth project execution.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or significant related field experience.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in large-scale infrastructure or hydroelectric projects.

• Strong knowledge of dam construction methods, civil construction, and concrete technology.

• Proficiency in construction management tools. (Microsoft products, Bluebeam, etc.)

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to work in remote or challenging environments.

• A strong background in civil construction projects, with proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects in challenging environments.

• This role requires a deep understanding of dam construction, geotechnical considerations, concrete works, and water management systems.

• Experience with Mass concrete pours, setup and QC desired

• Familiarity with environmental impact assessments and sustainability practices in hydro projects.

• Previous work on international or government-funded infrastructure projects.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.