Power Plant Construction Manager-Level 3 - Senior (11 - 15 Years)

Actalent
Avon, NY

Power Plant Construction Manager-Level 3 - Senior

Job Description

As a Power Plant Construction Manager-Level 3, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing construction work performed by contractors and vendors at the project site. You will ensure productivity, schedule compliance, work quality, and safety performance are maintained, while managing scope control, budget oversight, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and manage construction activities performed by contractors and vendors.
  • Assess productivity, schedule compliance, work quality, and safety performance on the project.
  • Conduct walk downs of planned work, validate acceptance of completed work to design requirements, and approve contractor payment requests.
  • Verify constructability and ensure proper resource allocations.
  • Assess field status and resolve issues as needed.
  • Manage scope control, budget oversight, performance reporting, and schedules.
  • Provide leadership and coaching to Construction Supervisors and supplemental workforce.
  • Act as a bridge between field operations and customer leadership.
  • Address logistical challenges and resolve conflicts to keep construction activities on track.
  • Survey and observe contractor Safety, Health, and Environment practices, providing coaching and direction as needed.
  • Direct EPC contractors and subcontractors.
  • Familiarize with NYSERDA incentives and complete projects within allocated time frames.
  • Join meetings and report progress.

Essential Skills

  • Power plant construction or commissioning experience.
  • Strong understanding of engineering principles related to power plant commissioning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Power Generation, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 11 - 15 years of experience in power plant commissioning, working with EPC contractors, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers.

Work Environment

Work onsite at a power plant, overseeing EPC contractors, ensuring scope and safety compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Avon, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Avon,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.