Construction Manager

Job Title: Field Construction Manager Location: Rochester, NY; Plattsburgh, NY. Work type: Field / Office The salary range for this position is dependent upon experience, ranging from $103,939 to $129,924. Job Summary The Field Construction Manager (FCM) Hydro Engineering is responsible for coordinating and overseeing on-site construction and commissioning (functional testing included) activities between several projects and programs, to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, safety, environmental regulations quality, and cost-effective completion of NYSEG and RG&E hydroelectric projects located throughout New York State. Responsibilities: General Tasks Provide technical expertise on various company projects and programs with responsibility for the construction and commissioning of hydroelectric projects. Determines the contract resource requirements, service specifications and manages contractor performance. Work with team to coordinate field inspections and sign offs for construction projects, including but not limited to safety and environmental. Ensure all functional testing is complete at job sites in preparation of commissioning of the facilities. Ensure contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, etc. Project documentation: Record and capture on-site project information and communicate to/with project team. Reporting:Prepare daily, weekly and monthly construction progress reports As-built documentation: Develop and maintain. Construction issue resolution: Lead resolution in a timely manner to proactively resolve problems and coordinate activities. Provide constructability feedback. Safety Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved. Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan review and feedback to contractors. Provide safety orientation and daily tailboards to on-site project personnel. Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and New York Independent System Operators (NYISO). Ensure construction resources are being managed within the schedule and budget. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 10+ years relevant experience preferred. Associates degree with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience, or High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 25 years relevant experience required. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project and/or Primavera. 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred A minimum of 5 years of related electric utility and/or power generation experience, with construction management experience preferred. Must have a valid Driver's License. Must be able to travel to construction sites on a day-to-day and/or week-to-week basis for an extended period, attend meetings. Skills/Abilities: Extensive knowledge of construction management practices applicable to power generation and water retaining structure construction including commissioning of electrical equipment. Extensive knowledge of power generation and associated operating systems. Knowledge of government regulations, including FERC, OSHA, NESC, NEC and industry codes affecting electric utilities. Knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations and administration. Extensive experience completing on-site technical inspections, including material deliveries. Working knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, invoicing, project scheduling, and administration. Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil/mechanical/electrical drawings, and technical manuals/specifications. Excellent written and verbal communications, including correspondence, reports, and other business documents. Working knowledge of best practices in safety policies and procedures. Effective leadership, project management and organizational skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Results oriented Behavioral Competencies: Develop self & others Empower to grow Collaborate and share Be a role model Focus to achieve results Be agile #LI-NB1 #LI-office Company: NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. 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