Senior Construction Manager

Construction Manager Conventional Power

Location: Project site location TBD (mobilization required)
Initial Planning Phase: Kansas City approx. 6 months
Per Diem: $132.12/day (non-taxed) in Kansas City; $173/day (taxed) at project site
Experience Preference: Union or union management background; conventional power experience

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for large-scale conventional power projects. This role oversees subcontractor and direct-hire teams to ensure safety, schedule, quality, and budget targets are met. The position begins with project planning in Overland Park, KS, followed by mobilization to the project site.

• Manage and coordinate all on-site construction activities to meet CPM schedule and contractual requirements

• Implement project execution plans and supervise all superintendents, providing mentorship and leadership

• Monitor productivity, schedule performance, and project costs; implement recovery plans as needed

• Lead construction completion walkdowns, punch list closeout, and turnover to startup teams

• Coordinate material acceptance, equipment rentals, and shared resource usage with subcontractors

• Conduct weekly coordination and subcontractor meetings, reporting progress to project controls

• Review and approve change requests, backcharges, and payment requests

• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and ethical standards, acting as site Safety Representative if needed

• Oversee construction equipment budgets and Division 8 labor costs

• Resolve safety, quality, and operational issues in collaboration with relevant managers

• 10+ years of relevant construction management experience (Conventional Power preferred)

• Proven ability to manage 400+ direct-hire union craft workers

• Experience developing and manpower-loading large-scale project schedules

• Bachelors degree in construction, engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• OSHA training preferred

• Knowledge of various power generation technologies: Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, Pulverized Coal, Circulating Fluidized Bed, Nuclear

• EPC industry and constructability expertise

• Strong budgeting, project controls, and risk management skills

• Ability to lead, mentor, and resolve conflicts effectively

• Strong problem-solving, planning, and presentation abilities

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined or elevated areas

• Capability to work 12-hour shifts in varying weather conditions

• Ability to climb, kneel, bend, and maintain balance on steel structures, ladders, and scaffolds

Note: Applicants must successfully complete pre-employment onboarding, which may include background checks, drug screening, and MVR search in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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