Switzerland Global Enterprise

Construction Manager

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $114,100 - $190,200 per year

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About the role

  • Prepare tender documents related to HVDC/ACS/FACTS Project Construction and Pre commissioning.
  • Lead the definition of contracting strategy (sub-con / partner) and its development with clear division of responsibility and application throughout ITO phases with support from EHS, Quality, Planning & Sourcing,
  • Support and participate in accurate should cost for construction scope & technical analysis of subcontractors/ consortium partner to support sourcing negotiation.
  • Actively participate to project teams from feed stages all the way through completion.
  • Ensure efficient and adequate design concept. Applying constructability review to ease construction.
  • Manage the project’s construction scope and management of subcontractors and/or consortium partners.
  • Ensure the consistent application of the defined contracting strategy.
  • Ensure the timely definition and issuance of sub-contracts with EHS, Quality, Planning, Contract Management & Sourcing support.
  • Ensure integration of Customer EHS requirements in project specific EHS procedure with EHS Lead support.
  • Responsible for managing the risks and opportunities related to Construction activities.
  • Responsible for preparation of staffing plan, mobilization of site teams & follow up of actuals vs. plan.
  • Liaise with design office for timely issuance of data required for preparation of site works (specs, designs, BOQ, material lists, …),
  • Manage the sites teams to ensure performance standards, project objectives, policies and procedures are met.
  • Ensure the team has the right level of know-how and competency to perform their responsibilities through coaching and development.
  • Demonstrate EHS leadership and ensure STOP WORK POLICY is implemented within the team.
  • Ensures application of GE GSI EHS Policy and procedures in all site activities.
  • Participates in EHS Gemba walks and leads EHS improvement initiatives on the sites under its responsibility.
  • Actively and routinely promotes the identification of hazards and near misses to their teams.
  • Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes.
  • Report or resolve any non-conformances and process in a timely manner.
  • Put in place Site procedures to ensure that Site Works will be conducted to the satisfaction of the Customer, to the level of GE GSI standards.
  • Ensures collection of key information on sites for preparation of lesson learned ‘LL” for use on future projects.
  • Provide timely status and metrics of sites activities performance within the project:
  • Prepare Monthly construction reports reviewing KPIs

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited university
  • 15+ years experience in (EPC) Large capital High Voltage GIS, SVC and HVDC projects.
  • Project management Certification PMP.
  • Solid experience in Building Services, electrical works, and commissioning.
  • Experience in overseeing and managing US construction site.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
  • tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
HVDCACSFACTSEPCconstruction managementtechnical analysiscontract managementrisk managementstaffing planbuilding services
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationteam managementnegotiationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsperformance managementcollaborationEHS leadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringProject Management Professional (PMP)