Construction Manager (Substation & Transmission)

Description:
Responsible for coordinating and managing construction work performed by contractors and/or vendors at the project site.
Responsible to assess productivity, schedule compliance, work quality, and safety performance on the project.
Responsible to manage walk downs of planned work, validate acceptance of completed work to design requirements, approve contractor payment requests, verify constructability, ensure proper resource allocations, assess field status, and resolve issues as needed.
Responsible for scope control, budget oversight, performance reporting, schedules, and work in progress to ensure Construction Supervisors are effectively implementing their assignments and obtaining the desired results. Provides leadership and coaching to Construction Supervisors and supplemental workforce, communicating departmental, station, and division goals and validating each performer's ability to impact those goals.
Acts as a critical bridge between field operations and customer leadership, ensuring construction crews and project stakeholders remain aligned.
Addresses logistical challenges, resolves conflicts, and ensures construction activities stay on track. Survey and observe contractor Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) practices; providecoaching, direction and corrective action as needed

Education:
Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Power Generation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Relevant Experience:
11 - 15 years of experience in power plant commissioning, working with EPC Contractors, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers.

Responsibilities:
- Oversee large-scale commissioning efforts, including project scope and risk management.
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical and operational excellence.
- Develop and implement commissioning strategies to optimize plant performance.
- Lead complex negotiations with EPC contractors and regulatory agencies.
- Conduct high-level project assessments to drive process improvements.

Other:
Strong understanding of engineering principles related to power plant commissioning. Enable Skills-Based Hiring No Furlough Notification ll NextEra Energy Contingent Workforce Program (CWP) assignments are eligible for worker furlough. Typical furlough schedules coincide with select national holidays, but may be subject to change. Suppliers will be notified by the CWP of those workers impacted and the applicable furlough dates prior to each furlough period. Worker Building Location JB - Juno Beach Office - 0000103492 Will driving be required as part of position duties/work? Yes Driving Record Validation For all positions indicating driving requirements, supplier must hold validation of non-restricted current driver''s license and demonstrate the following: no alcohol/drug related driving offenses within the previous five years and/or the license is not currently suspended or restricted related to hours of driving or reason for driving. Additional Job Details (No Value) Will Per Diem and Mob/De-Mob expense types be available for this requisition? Yes If Per Diem is available, please indicate the maximum amount: gs If Nuclear Business Unit: On-Boarding Note Nuclear workers requiring unescorted badge access will follow onsite in-processing procedures. All others will be required to complete Non-Nuclear pre-assignment screenings through their staffing supplier. Please contact CWP with any questions: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Will the selected worker require unescorted badge access into Nuclear protected areas? No Is NERC CIP unescorted physical or cyber access required for this assignment? No Which NERC access is needed? N/ Is Federal Energy Regulatory Commission access required? No Shift Type Standard Shift (8-5) Hours per Day 8 Hours per Week 40 Total Hours 1,952.00
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Construction Manager (Substation & Transmission)

Position Summary
The Construction Manager (CM) serves as the field leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful execution of substation and transmission construction projects. Acting as the primary liaison between field activities and the General Manager, the CM ensures adherence to engineering design, contract requirements, environmental regulations, safety standards, and project schedules. This role typically involves 20% office responsibilities and 80% field oversight.

Core Responsibilities
1. Pre-Construction Preparation
- Review and understand all contract documents.
- Review contractor Safety Plan; coordinate with Safety team.
- Conduct kickoff meetings and orientations.
- Understand permits, agreements, drawings, schedules, QA/QC, submittals.
- Set expectations and train the team.

2. Project Location & Site Assessment
- Identify county, town, site.
- Determine greenfield or brownfield.
- Assess access and constraints.

3. Scope of Work Execution
- Review drawings, specs, engineering packages.
- Define structures, equipment, systems.
- Identify demolition needs.
- Align with engineering documents.

4. Schedule & Timeline Management
- Ensure schedule adherence.
- Monitor milestones and critical path.
- Escalate delays.

5. Material Management
- Compare drawings with EOR BOM.
- Confirm material delivery/storage.
- Verify nameplates/specs.
- Track shortages and damages.

6. Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Confirm permits.
- Ensure SWPPP and environmental compliance.
- Coordinate crossing approvals.

7. Safety Leadership
- Enforce HASP.
- Encourage proactive safety culture.
- Conduct daily safety meetings.

8. Field Oversight & QA
- Ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conduct daily walkdowns.
- Document progress.

9. Reporting & Tracking
- Collect own data.
- Submit weekly reports and trackers.
- Manage team reporting.

10. Fiscal Oversight
- Track variances.
- Review invoices.
- Identify cost drivers.

11. Contract Management
- Ensure compliance with contract.
- Address non-conformances.

12. Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong contractor relationships.
- Communicate with PM.
- Direct public inquiries appropriately.

13. Resource Coordination
- Utilize environmental, safety, SME, and land teams.

Minimum Expectations
- Accurate reporting.
- Safety leadership.
- Field engagement.
- Strong contract/material management.
- Effective communication.

Qualifications
- Substation/industrial construction experience.
- Strong understanding of drawings.
- Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements.
- Proficiency on Computer
- Strong communication/leadership.

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