Business Title Construction Manager
Location KS-Overland Park
Requisition Number 13773BR
Employee Type Full Time
Percent of Travel Required 11-25
Training and Certifications OSHA, Risk Management, Project Management courses.
Visa Sponsorship Available? No
Relocation Available? No
Division Marketing Statement Overland Contracting Inc.,® (OCI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Black & Veatch (B&V) that provides construction services in the open/merit shop arena. Our operations bring consistency and
efficiency to project execution in power generation; power delivery; telecommunications; water and wastewater treatment; gas, oil and chemicals; and has both the flexibility and experience to offer innovative solutions in almost any situation. Tailored to fit our
clients' project-specific needs, options are available through direct hire or subcontract strategies utilizing open-shop labor in support of EPC projects as well as construction-only work for the water, energy and information markets across the country.
Primary Purpose We are currently seeking a highly motivated and accomplished Telecom Construction Operations Manager with 10-15 yrs experience in the telecom construction industry. Accountable for success of construction business development efforts and for successful project construction execution processes for direct hire, subcontract, and construction management projects in both a non-union and union environment. Accountable for safety, quality, schedule and cost on assigned projects. Responsible for assuring availability of resources with proper experience, expertise and tools to support assigned construction project execution.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Prepares project construction execution plans for projects and proposals which minimizes cost and duration of construction activities. Providing general oversight during construction on all assigned construction projects. Monitors and evaluates reports on assigned project construction execution to division management, takes corrective action as necessary. Ensuring that all construction operations on each project site comply with the applicable Safety Manuals and the Black & Veatch’s safety and health program and policies. Provides construction guidance and support to Project Executives and Project Managers. When assigned, develops risk assessment and cost estimating for proposals with construction scope. Ensuring that all Projects meet the Division or Client specified quality standards. Establishes and maintains relationships and develops a high level of trust and credibility with key clients, alliance partners, subcontractors, and project teams. Monitors, evaluates and recommends alliance partners and/or subcontractors consistent with determined implementation plan. Provides supervision, training, development, and performance management of direct reports. Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities. Ability to deliver projects with the highest safety and quality while maintaining schedule and cost budgets.
Minimum Qualifications 10-20 years of construction operations experience based on assigned area of operations. Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction or equivalent relevant experience.
Preferred Job Qualifications Ability to deliver Projects on budget on project assignment Company practices, process and related impact on project activities, risk assessment policies and procedures, communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced approach to managing construction operations, conceptual planning ability, problem solving skills, Project Management skills. Advanced leadership skills, supervisor competencies. Advanced DAS (Distributed Antenna System) experience, EV (Electrical Vehicle Charging) experience, large core carrier deployments, microwave knowledge, fiber installation and infrastructure experience.