Senior Construction Manager

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This position will have field construction accountability for the successful execution of Power Grid Operations (PGO) construction, maintenance, and restoration activities. The position will report to the Manager of Construction Management who will provide general guidance and oversight. This position will have responsibility for construction management during all phases of moderately complex projects. Manage the execution of PGO work plan in accordance with the appropriate Scope and Method of payment while maintaining financial stewardship. Ensure the efficient utilization of contractor resources to meet the work plan. This position works to ensure customer and company project goals are met while working with both internal and external stakeholders.
This position will serve as the single point of contact for all PGO contractors. This could include all phases of the project lifecycle from development through construction activities to assure the project is built per Duke Energy’s specifications and standards.
Assisting the project team with managing, enforcing or ensuring:
Project costs
Schedule adherence to achieve project in-service dates
Compliance with permitting requirements
Adherence to safe work practices
Coordination of material as needed
Adherence to safe work practices
Public safety is maintained, and appropriate security is utilized at project sites
Commissioning of facilities through the placement of assets in service.
Basic Qualifications
Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management or Other Related Degree
5 years Required Related Experience
In lieu of Associates degree: Highschool Diploma/GED and 7 years Related Experience can be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or relevant field experience and three (3) years' required work experience that must be in utility construction
Experience performing H&S safety observations
Possesses experience in multiple roles and/or jurisdictions in PGO
Understanding of crane operations and associated rigging
Understanding of DOT work zone compliance
Thorough understanding of the “Keys to Life” safety document
Demonstrated knowledge and skills with various internal tools and software applications - (Maximo, Plantview, Construction Audit Tool, iTOA, Duke Energy GIS system, Planed Outage Portal(D), and Duke Energy ADMS tool (Distribution)
Working Conditions:
Willing to work in adverse conditions such as wet, swampy, isolated locations; cold and hot weather; and emergency conditions, i.e. storm restoration
Willingness to travel the geographic territories of Duke Energy as projects are system wide
This positions routinely required to work extended work schedules in support of work activities scheduled at night, weekends, and holidays
Willing to be the POC after hours on a rotation basis for the distribution contractors for emergent and storm work 24/7 (Distribution)
Specific Requirements:
Associate’s degree in engineering technology, construction management, or relevant field and five (5) years' required work experience that must be in utility construction,
OR a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management or relevant field experience and three (3) years' required work experience that must be in utility construction,
OR a high school diploma/GED and seven (7) years of utility construction/maintenance experience.
Valid driver’s license
Effective written and oral communication skills
Working knowledge of Resource/Work Management principles
Working knowledge of workforce resourcing and contract administration
Strong conflict management and negotiation skills
General understanding of budgeting practices and charging guidelines
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Office products and familiarity with retrieving all applicable corporate information
Point of contact for all pre-approvals based on the Scope and Method of Payment requirements (Distribution)
Monitor and respond to construction approval forms (CAF) in Maximo (Distribution)
Perform discretionary construction audits and enter them in the audit tool per requirements
Perform technical reviews as assigned and complete within the required specified timeframe (Distribution)
Communicate anomalies in the work plan to the correct stakeholders
Review and understand the Contractor billing guidelines
The Sr. Construction Mangers are the primary POC for emergent situations for the contractor for restoration activities
Provides feedback to Project Management, the Resource management schedulers and planners on contractor work progress. This includes any