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The Staff Construction Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of power generation facility and other construction projects, and independently directs Williams’ on-site construction team. This role also develops and drives strategic construction practices within the organization and the industry, and typically resides in the Center of Excellence.
You will serve as the company field representative and single point of contact for all construction-related activities on generating facility projects — including turbine and generator installation, HRSG and heat-recovery erection, balance-of-plant systems, high-voltage electrical and substation construction, and commissioning support. The role holds accountability for front-end planning, construction estimate development and analysis, contracting strategy input and contractor qualification and selection, contract management, review and acceptance of the contractor’s Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and QA/QC staffing plans, construction cost and schedule management, and liaison activities with Operations, Engineering, and the Commissioning team, while proactively anticipating and resolving construction issues and claims. Assignments may include projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Provides project leadership to establish project strategies, plans, and construction execution philosophy
Independently directs on-site construction execution across projects of varying size, scope, and complexity
Performs review and acceptance of the contractor’s construction schedule and budget; ensures contract changes comply with contract requirements
Reviews and accepts the contractor’s Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and QA/QC staffing plans; manages construction cost, schedule, quality, safety, and environmental performance
Ensures safety, health, and environmental regulations and permit requirements are adhered to by employees and contractors
Expedites engineering and procurement to support construction, including long-lead turbines, generators, transformers, and switchgear
Coordinates energization sequencing, mechanical and electrical completion, system turnover, and commissioning and startup support with Operations and the Commissioning team
Leads construction closeout and turnover to Operations, including preparation of project completion reports
Develops an enterprise construction quality program and establishes enterprise construction standards and best practices; ensures compliance with the inspector qualification program, contract permits, and stipulations
Performs and documents results of audit processes as required
Proactively anticipates, develops, and drives strategic best practices within the enterprise and industry
Mentors construction staff and others
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of twelve (12) years’ related experience on small to mega projects including a minimum seven (7) years on large to mega projects
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree
Physical and Environment Work Requirements:
Must be willing to: Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed
Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time
Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
Use hand tools
Other Requirements:
Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal…