Construction/Commissioning Project Manager - Power Plant/HVAC

Judge Direct Placement
Hudson County, NJ

  • BS in Construction or related subject is preferred, but experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 10+ years’ experience in Supervisory and Construction Management roles related to power plant construction and heavy industry. Previous roles as Field Engineer and / or superintendent preferred with experience in planning / oversight of structural steel erection (iron workers), ducting / stack field fabrication (boilermakers), or rotating equipment (millwrights).
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of OSHA, LOTO procedures, etc.
  • Team player with the discipline to work both in the office collaborating with the teams, and also remotely and be a ‘self-starter’, commercially savvy with a practical ‘hands-on’ approach and the ability to prioritize tasks according to their urgency.
  • Strong leadership of the EDC Site Teams, business acumen, change savvy, have excellent interpersonal skills while being able to work well with all other stakeholders (e.g. the EDC site team, client, subcontractors, etc.) and the ability to manage difficult personalities and maintain relationships while still achieving project goals.
  • Able to multitask, execute simultaneous assignments on multiple sites and make sound commercial decisions to protect the project budget while working under stressful conditions, sometimes alone, without sacrificing efficiency or quality.
  • Exhibit professionalism, behave ethically, always be detail-orientated and work with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Be able to manage and negotiate erection subcontracts, back charges and changes (from both erection subcontractors and clients) in sometimes adversarial situations and protect the company’s interests while maintaining good working relationships with the client and subcontractors.
  • Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to compile reports and report site problems in a concise, accurate way to the main office with the use of photos, written reports, hand drawn sketches, etc.
  • Strong knowledge of the ASME, B31.1, AWS, AISC and OSHA codes.
  • Dedication to quality control and quality assurance processes related to construction, punch lists, commissioning, maintenance and warranty work.
  • Ability to understand and accurately interpret erection bids, project contracts, specifications, codes, documentation and drawings.

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