Substation Construction Manager - Detroit / USA

The Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion and warranty periods. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.

Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of a single or multiple projects simultaneously.

Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.

Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.

Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.

Negotiate and execute prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.

Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, construction quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organizational chart, and procurement plan.

Develop construction staffing plans and train project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements.

Oversee the development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization and demobilization and support implementation.

Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with the project requirements.

Direct and oversee the downstream Request For Proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.

Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports. Present reports to Project Manager and Program Manager, as well as internal and external executive management as required.