Construction Manager – Power Plant

Black & Veatch

Construction Manager overseeing power plant construction projects at Black & Veatch. Responsible for compliance, productivity, and contractor management at the site in Kansas.

Posted 5/4/2026full-timeClifton • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitors contractor activities for compliance with the CPM 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time
Dependent sick time
Adoption reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-taxed accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Performance-based bonus program

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction supervisory experienceconstruction managementproject budget processrisk assessmentconstructability knowledgeconstruction technologychange managementconstruction project management systemsOSHA Trainingengineering deliverables

Soft Skills

leadershipconflict managementmulti-taskingpresentation skillsproblem solvingteam buildingcoachingmentoringorganizational skillscommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in constructionBachelor’s degree in engineeringOSHA Training