Construction Manager

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site field execution for the Rock Island Arsenal Power Generation and Microgrid project for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. The project includes power generation, medium-voltage distribution, battery energy storage, controls and cybersecurity, civil, mechanical, and commissioning work across multiple operating companies and subcontractors. Serving as the on-site superintendent with authority to act for the contractor, the Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating all field activities, integrating subcontractors and delivery teams, and ensuring the project is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality and contract requirements. Working closely with the Project Manager, CQC System Manager, SSHO, Project Controls/Scheduler, and Document Control team, this role applies established field execution standards and delivery processes from mobilization through final acceptance.

Day to Day:

· On-Site Superintendence: Serve as the QGS superintendent on the worksite at Rock Island Arsenal throughout performance of the work, with the authority to direct the work and act for QGS, and lead in a way that keeps QGS satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. · Field Execution: Manage the day-to-day execution of the work, directing field operations, operating company crews, subcontractors, and trades so work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the plans and specifications. · Operating Company and Subcontractor Integration: Integrate the work of all Quanta operating companies and subcontractors across electrical (medium voltage distribution, switchgear, generators, and battery energy storage), civil and duct bank, structural, fire suppression, mechanical and gas, controls and cybersecurity, and testing and commissioning scopes into one coordinated field plan, managing interfaces, sequencing, laydown, and site logistics. · Safety Leadership: Champion QGS safety programs and a zero-incident culture, and enforce EM 385-1-1, the Accident Prevention Plan, and Activity Hazard Analyses in the field in partnership with the SSHO. · Quality Control Support: Support the CQC System Manager in executing the USACE three-phase control process (preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases), testing, and deficiency correction, while respecting the independence of the CQC function. · Schedule and Look-Ahead Planning: Provide field input to the cost-loaded Primavera P6 project schedule in coordination with the Senior Project Controls Specialist/Scheduler, lead weekly look-ahead planning with the operating companies and subcontractors, verify actual progress reported each period, and develop field recovery plans when work falls behind. · Daily Reporting and Documentation: Ensure daily production and field reporting is accurate, complete, and entered in RMS on time in coordination with the Document Control/RMS Admin, and maintain field records that support quality, safety, progress, and pay estimate documentation. · Submittals, RFIs, and Changes: Coordinate the field side of submittals, RFIs, and field changes with the Project Manager, confirm approved submittals are in place before work proceeds, and identify differing site conditions and potential changes early so they can be raised with the Government in accordance with the contract. · Government and Installation Coordination: Serve as the primary field interface with the USACE Resident or Area Office, Government quality assurance representatives, and installation stakeholders, coordinating site access, work hours, planned outages, and utility tie-ins with the Project Manager. · Site Compliance: Enforce installation access, security, environmental (including stormwater and spill response), and federal labor requirements on site. · Testing, Commissioning, and Closeout: Coordinate field execution of acceptance testing and commissioning with the commissioning agent, testing firms, and manufacturer representatives, and drive punch list completion, final inspections, and Government acceptance.

Skills and Requirements

· Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of full-time experience as a Construction Manager; or a High School Diploma or equivalent with completion of vocational/technical training and a minimum of 12 years of full-time experience as a Construction Manager. · Demonstrated experience managing or superintending construction on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects, with working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, the USACE three-phase Contractor Quality Control process, and RMS. · Experience leading multi-company field teams, including affiliated companies and subcontractors, on active federal installations. · Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, site logistics, and look-ahead planning, and the ability to work from a CPM schedule. · Working knowledge of federal construction contract requirements (FAR/DFARS), including superintendence, changes, and differing site conditions. · OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification. · Experience superintending power generation, medium voltage electrical distribution, switchgear, generator, battery energy storage, microgrid, or utility infrastructure projects. · Experience coordinating planned outages and utility tie-ins on active installations. · Experience with Design-Build delivery on federal contracts. · Familiarity with Procore and Primavera P6. · USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C). · Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential. · Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. · Additional safety certifications (e.g., OSHA 500/510, First Aid/CPR/AED).

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