Construction Manager

Located in the heart of the Bluegrass state, East Kentucky Power Cooperative is a not-for-profit generation and transmission (G&T) electric utility with headquarters in Winchester, KY which is just a short distance from Lexington. Our cooperative has a vital mission: to safely generate and deliver reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to our 16 owner-member cooperatives serving more than 1 million Kentuckians across 87 counties. We¿re leaders in environmental stewardship and we¿re committed to provide power to improve the lives of people in Kentucky.

As passionate as we are about providing smart energy solutions, we are equally excited about people. We strive to cultivate connected workplaces where great ideas are born and rewarding careers are built.

EKPC offers a wage and benefits package that ranks among the best in the state. There is no waiting period on our medical, dental and vision insurance plans so you are covered on day one, and the dental plan is free for employees. Our generous 401(k) retirement plan allows employees to start contributing to their plan after a month of service, and after 3 months of service, EKPC will automatically contribute 6.5% of base wages AND match employee contributions up to 4.5%. Our competitive vacation and sick leave package starts day one to allow for flexibly and a healthy work-life balance.

For more information on our plentiful benefits package visit our website at https://www.ekpc.coop/work-ekpc

EKPC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

This posting will remain open until the position is filled. We encourage you to apply early as we will review and consider candidates as they are received.

The Construction Manager is responsible oversight and management of capital project through execution and construction. The position ensures quality control and project completion consistent with construction schedules, engineering specifications, and contract documentation, including change management. In addition, the position monitors contractor activities to help ensure compliance to all related safety regulations and practices.

• Works with project team (e.g., engineering, project manager, and other stakeholders) in the project development stage to gain understanding of scope, equipment/material requirements, inventories, schedules, contracts, etc.
• Utilizes contractor¿s baselined schedule to evaluate progress against plan. Evaluates labor force, equipment, efficiencies to ensure contractor maintains schedule.
• Works with project manager to assist in coordinating all work onsite including scheduling third-party consultants for testing and verification, as required.
• Tracks and maintains material inventory as required.
• Coordinates delivery of materials to site as required.
• Performs onsite safety orientations.
• Routinely performs site walks.
• Reviews schedule updates for accuracy.
• Ensures environmental, regulatory, and permitting requirements in contract are met.
• Tracks safety incident reporting to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Leads weekly construction meetings and daily meetings with contractors and internal personnel, as required by project scope.
• Monitors, tests/verifies critical points throughout the construction projects to ensure proper construction standards, proper operational standards, and proper safety standards are consistently met during construction activities.
• Reviews all Change Orders and requests to make final recommendation to Project Manager.
• Reviews all billing and invoice requests, and makes final recommendation to Project Manager.
• Coordinates all responses to RFIs with Project Manager and Engineering.
• Maintains as-built markups on-site.
• Facilitates the flow of documentation and information between project manager and contractors/construction crews.
• Investigates and evaluates damage or claims regarding construction.
• Performs final inspection of all assigned projects to ensure contractual and operational compliance.
• Submits daily inspection and project update reports.
• Initiates methods to reduce or eliminate possible claims or damage against EKPC as a result of construction.
• Reviews contractor workplans to identify potential project safety, quality, and schedule risks.
• Reviews legal documents (e.g., contracts, deeds, easements, leases, permits).
• Performs safety inspections.
• For transmission projects, coordinates with system operators for the scheduling and energization of the completed project with EKPC transmission system. Verifies proper operation of facility and system, reviews and coordinates outage requests with project manager, performs switching operations, etc.
• For generation projects, coordinates with plant operations to secure necessary Lock Out Tag Out for all work occurring.
• Attends planning or outage meetings with the plant, as required by project scope.
• Leads start-up and commissioning as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor¿s degree in construction management or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of related experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Codes (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) related to the safe and proper construction of electrical transmission facilities including substations, transmission lines, right-of-way maintenance, etc.
• Strong (or the ability to quickly develop) working knowledge of EKPC safety guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable specifications and standards related to construction (e.g., EKPC construction specifications, OSHA, ACI, ASME, ASTM, NEC, NESC, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of the construction industry.
• Proficiency in change management, including RFIs, change orders, and claims.
• Knowledge of change order language impacts to contracts.
• Ability to evaluate detailed schedules, progress, and efficiencies of contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings, specifications, and construction contract documents.
• Ability to use software (e.g., Procore) for documentation of work in the field, RFIs, daily logs, safety incidents.
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and organization skills required.
• Strong conflict resolution and de-escalation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability work effectively with personnel at all levels of the organization, including external contacts.
• Provides thorough and timely communication to leadership and stakeholders.
• Excellent oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Windows-based programs (e.g., Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Safety Awareness
• Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
• Planning & Organizing
• Negotiation
• Contributing to Team Success

• Usual office conditions apply to this position with working conditions including but not limited to regular dust, dirt, extreme temperature, and working on slippery or unstable surfaces. Regular lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. May require lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Regularly required to work outside normal scheduled hours.
• Must maintain valid driver¿s license.
• Frequent travel within the system and occasional out-of-state, which may be overnight.
• Must wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Generation Facility ¿ must be medically certified to wear respiratory protection. Must be able to appropriately don a respirator which would include no facial hair at the sealing surface.