Construction Manager - Power Generation- Kansas

Why Black and Veatch

Join the Black & Veatch Construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

About the Project:

The project is located near Clifton, KS in Washington County. This is a brownfield facility simple-cycle dual fired power plant rated at around 100 Mw of output. The project consists of the installation of three (3) Solar Titan 350 combustion turbine generators and associated balance-of-plant (BOP materials and equipment). This will be an in-kind replacement of the existing power plant capacity, with new CTGs. The new CTGs and BOP (Balance of Plant) equipment will be located outdoors within proper enclosures.

Construction site mobilization is targeted for early September 2026. Successful candidate will onboard & train a couple months prior to mobilization. 

The Construction Manager is responsible for coordination of the construction on the project. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Site Manager. This is a field assignment and requires travel with daily per diem included.

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Key Responsibilities

• Monitors contractor activities for compliance with the CPM (Critical Path Method) schedule and compliance with contract requirements.
• Monitors site access coordination.
• Monitors and reports on construction productivity and schedule performance (including trends) to the Project Manager. 
• Monitors project budget and schedule requirements. Monitors contractor schedule recovery plans as required. Participates in Construction Completion Walkdowns and the complete handover of start-up packages to the Startup Manager. Monitors close out of all punch list items.
• Monitors the Materials Manager to perform periodic field audits to verify proper storage of Owner supplied equipment on a random basis.
• Participate in the monthly contractor management meeting. 
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings with contractors. Monitors weekly schedule and commodity installation status. Monitors all extra work authorization requests, back charges, and supplier and subcontractor progress/final payment requests.
• Monitors the timely response to contractor Requests for Information (RFI).  Monitors completion of the construction punch list. 
• Understands the major commercial and deliverable terms of the construction contracts. Reviews the construction portion of the client and monthly construction report. Monitors the Field Engineers or home office engineers on engineering deliverables. Monitors management of construction Manufacturer's Service Technicians and the timesheet tracking.
• Monitors continuous improvement efforts
• Monitors the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction technology (Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, Circulating Fluidized Bed, Nuclear).
• Knowledge of EPC industry. Constructability knowledge.
• Knowledge of project budget process and tools.
• Risk assessment/management.
• Administrative policies and procedures.
• Construction Project Management Systems.
• Conceptual planning ability.
• Conflict management skills. Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising).
• Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work).
• Presentation skills.
• Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve).
•  Computer / Technology literate

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 14+ years construction supervisory experience required, with at least 3 years of previous construction manager experience.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:
• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.   
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties. 
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure. 
• Requires repetitive movement. 
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds. 
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions. 

Work Environment:
• Typical construction site environment:  
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions. 
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc. 
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions 
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. 
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position. 

Competencies

Salary Plan

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