Sr Construction Mgr

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities.  Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.  We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Location:

The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid status of reporting to any Consumers Energy Service Center and/or Gas Facility every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with home office flexibility on Wednesday and Friday.

• This is a hybrid role that helps support a Team of personnel that work for projects through-out the entire state.
   

We are looking for: Senior Construction Manager
 

The Senior Construction Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, administration and execution of the physical construction phase of the project.  In this role, The Senior Construction Manager may have one or more assigned projects at one of more locations and will typically manage complex and large in scope Utility Construction Projects. The Senior Construction Manager will utilize appropriate metrics to monitor and control safety, scope, cost, quality and schedule performance. Non-fiscal impact: Typical assigned projects will vary in project scope complexity from the routine/repetitive, large-scale construction projects to complex, large-scale portfolio/retrofit projects and will vary across our Utility Portfolio (Fossil Generation, Renewables, Gas Compression, Gas Storage Gas Distribution and Transmission, Electric Transmission & Distribution and Facilities).
 

The knowledge and skills involved with this position include but are not limited to:
 

• Thorough Understanding of OSHA 1926/MIOSHA Construction Safety Standards and applying to the construction at hand, knowing the impact they have on the construction project- Example preventing over/under situations
• Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA Industry safety standards
• Knowledge of NDT/NDE practices and how they apply to Utility Construction
• Experience with Consumers Energy or similar standards and specifications; Safety Manuals, C&FP, Material Specifications, Field Inspectors Manual
• Understand the “business of project management” and how the roles and responsibilities apply.  
• Knowledge and experience with managing projects under the Project Labor Agreements (PLA) and other applicable labor agreements pertaining to the type of work specific to Michigan and the geographical zone where work is to be performed
• Understanding of the Building Trade Jurisdiction, skilled trade classifications, and general knowledge of labor relation “good practices”
• Familiar with General Construction Means and Methods, Contract Delivery Methodologies, CSI Contracts & Specifications, and Project Information Management Systems (PIMS).
• Understanding of contract documents for deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. Drawings, Specifications, Submittals, Testing, Warranties, Guarantees, etc.

We encourage you to apply if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field with four (4) or more years of applicable experience

• [OR] associate’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field with six (6) or more years of applicable experience
• [OR] High School Diploma with eight (8) or more years of applicable experience
  
   

The following skills and experience will set you apart from others:

• Advanced technical or management degree preferred
• Knowledge of Michigan Gas Safety Standard (MGSS)
• Knowledge in industry codes, specification (API 1104, ASME, etc.), and standards
• Knowledge of Consumers Energy Gas Operations Manual (GOM)
• Knowledge with hydrotest and coating requirements for gas facility, transmission piping, and distribution piping
• Knowledge with NDT/NDE practices and procedures
• Understanding of the NEC NFPA70 Electrical Installations in Hazardous / Classified and Unclassified Areas
• Understanding of SCADA Systems, Transducers, Flow Meters, PLDs, RCVs and other Valves and Valve Operators. Working knowledge of Heaters, DEHY Units, Filter / Separators and Regulators
• Experience with Consumers Energy or similar standards and specifications; Safety Manuals, C&FP, Material Specifications, Field Inspectors Manual
• Experience in greenfield/brownfield industrial construction/modification projects. 
• Experience with plant operations and/or plant maintenance is beneficial
• Experience with Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures
• Must understand the “business of project management” and have very strong leadership and command and control” skill sets with strong communication skills (verbally and written)
• Understanding of OSHA/MIOSHA, corporate and industry safety standards, and their impact on construction project activities
• Knowledge and experience with managing projects under the National Maintenance Agreement (NMA) and other applicable labor agreements pertaining to the type of work specific to Michigan and the geographical zone where work is to be performed
• Understanding general knowledge of skilled trade classifications and general knowledge of labor relation “good practices”
• Familiar with general construction techniques, methodologies, and hazard removal (e.g., asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, high energy piping, high voltage electrical equipment, etc.)
• Technical knowledge with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook; Teams), Unifier, Bentley Suites (ProjectWise, etc.); GIS Viewer; Adobe Suites; Bluebeam

In this role, you will:

• Provide daily leadership ensuring that contractors work safely according to site/project specific safety plans, understand changing conditions, comply with all quality requirements, building to plans and specifications, and execute the work in accordance with the approved project schedule. Documenting this in the Daily Field Report.
• Work with the Project Management Team to lead and develop request for proposals.  Including assisting with scope, contract, & specifications development, leading in developing a construction execution plan including site logistic planning, providing feedback on appropriate number of skilled craft through contracted organizations as well as technical staff to serve in supporting roles, developing special field guidelines for work considered to be atypical or infrequently performed, creating level one, two and three schedules, assist in developing budgetary cost, executing the bid process, assisting in post bid interview and awarding projects.
• Utilize complex metrics to monitor and control safety, scope, cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Assist design engineering concerning the application and limitations of construction methodologies and equipment. Perform constructability reviews of 30%, 60%, & 90% drawings.
• Lead and guide the field effort with expertise and experienced counsel in multiple construction disciplines; ensure contractors utilize and schedule equipment, personnel, and tools efficiently to support the construction effort. Lead, develop and maintain good working relationships with Local Building trades.
• Drive contractor relationships at the project site; interface between the contractors and proactively facilitate resolution of conflicts. Understand the working agreements and contracts that they are contracted under.
• Attend Project and/or Plant meetings serving as the Single Point of Contact for EPM with External (Owners) and Internal stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, ETC) at the location of project execution.
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.

Hours and Travel:

This position requires the individual work a minimum of 40 hours per week (45-60 typical) with time split between the office and specific field locations. Travel is required to job sites and project meetings and could be significant dependent upon location. Individuals need to be willing to work additional hours as necessary to meet the needs of the job including weekends, holidays, and night shift.