Business Title Construction Manager 1
Location KS-Overland Park
Requisition Number 13771BR
Employee Type Full Time
Percent of Travel Required 26-50
Training and Certifications OSHA Training
Visa Sponsorship Available? No
Relocation Available? No
Division Marketing Statement At Black & Veatch, you can work on projects of complex size and scope across a full spectrum of construction and procurement services within the worldwide energy, water, telecommunications and federal markets. We are a global construction company with both union and merit shop capabilities. Our procurement team is experienced in reducing purchasing costs, mitigating risks and maximizing scheduling.

If you're ready for the excitement of working with state-of-the-art technologies, advanced project management tools and industry-leading safety programs, this is where you want to be.
Primary Purpose Responsible for: Entry level position responsible for coordination of the construction on small projects. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager or Operations Manager. Direction Received: Frequent, from Project Field Manager, Senior Level Construction Manager or Operations Manager
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Manages and coordinates all on-site construction activities for compliance with the CPM schedule and monitors and enforces compliance with contract requirements; Implements the Project Construction Execution Plan. Directs field staff in the daily, weekly planning process. Supervises and mentors all superintendents; monitors their activities and provides leadership. Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the Project Field Manager, Operations Manager and Project Controls Manager. Takes actions necessary to meet project budget and schedule requirements. Directs and approves the development and implementation of construction schedule recovery plans as required. Coordinates the Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete hand over of start-up packages to the Startup Manager and supervises the close out of all punch list items. Assists Project Field Manager with client interface and relations. Coordinates with Material Manager to review all procured materials for acceptance. Reviews and approves equipment rentals (if supplied by company) and coordinates shared use of this equipment with subcontractors. Conducts weekly coordination meeting with field staff & subcontractors. Conducts weekly staff & subcontractor meetings. Reports weekly schedule and commodity installation status to the Project Controls Manager. Monitors all extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests for acceptance and is responsible for subordinates providing the timely tracking information to Project Controls to support the change management system. Adheres to Safety, Quality, Ethical Standards, Lessons Learned, and Performance Management programs in accordance with Division Policies, Standards, Guides, and Contractual commitments. Monitors and approve all CIR replies to the subcontractors. Responsible for completion of the construction punchlist. Has full knowledge of the safety program and acts as the Safety Representative on site in the absence of the regular Safety Supervisor. Has general knowledge of all disciplines of construction and is able to stand in for each lead discipline. Resolves safety and quality issues with the safety and quality managers. Further disputes are then deferred to the Project Field Manager or Division Safety manager. Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction subcontracts and manages within these terms. Monitors and controls overtime by his subordinates and subcontractors. Writes the construction portion of the client and construction monthly report. Coordinates with the Field Engineers or home office engineers on engineering deliverables Responsible for the effective management of construction Manufacturer’s Service Technicians and the timesheet tracking. Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.; Supervises work of others. Responsible for discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates.
Minimum Qualifications 2 years with a degree or 3 years at Superintendent level; Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering or heavy industrial experience preferred, or relevant experience.
Preferred Job Qualifications Knowledge of construction technology Basic Knowledge of EPC industry Intermediate Constructability knowledge Intermediate Knowledge of project budget process and tools Intermediate Knowledge of department budget process and tools Basic Knowledge of Project controls Basic Risk assessment/management Basic Administrative policies and procedures Basic Construction Project Management Systems Basic Conceptual planning ability Intermediate Conflict management skills Intermediate Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising) Basic Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work) Intermediate Presentation skills Basic Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve) Intermediate Project management skills Basic Communication and meeting skills Intermediate Time reporting systems Basic Expense reporting policies and procedures Basic Supervisor Competencies Intermediate