Construction Manager, Lead- Commercial (On-Site)

Job No: 499901 FT/PT: Full-time Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular Location: Austin, TX 78744 City: Austin State: Texas Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Project/Program Management, On-site, Construction

LCRA is hiring a Lead Construction Manager! We, the Transmission Construction Management group, are seeking a highly motivated, self-disciplined, and energetic individual to join us to manage major commercial and civil capital projects. If you enjoy working outdoors and being in the middle of the action, look no further. This opportunity will allow you to work on high profile large commercial capital projects with a successful team that succeeds by collaboration, problem solving, and open communication. Come be part of our team to help build and support the growing Central Texas infrastructure. Apply today!

You will be trusted to:

- Establish direction, identify problems, and resolve issues related to delivery of the constructed project; develop action plans to remedy items where needed. Resolve conflicts with vendors, contractors, and project team members.

- Maintain heavy involvement with coordinating and scheduling of field teams and related resources, including quality control, site safety, schedule and cost control, vendors, and suppliers.

- Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable construction and material contracts.

- Assist the Project Manager in providing input to contract bid proposals and bid evaluations as required. Partner with supply management to interview and select outside contractors and provides input to service agreements (contracts). Provide input regarding modifications, change orders and other impacts. Provide information to the Project Manager as needed to revise project scope, schedule, and costs.

- Ensure appropriate records are maintained related to the construction activities, providing project documentation, and tracking all changes to project parameters. Interface with project control staff.

- Maintain effective communications and interface with and between individual control work packages: resolve conflicts between interfaces; coordinate activities of project team and construction parties throughout project initiation, startup, execution, and closeout. Initiate prompt corrective action to get project back on track when necessary and monitor and report results of action.

- Provide strong technical leadership and serve as a planning resource for the construction work packages. Act as a liaison during the construction scheduling process between Construction and PMO.

- Approve or recommend approval of project expenditures and maintains budget focus.

- Travel independently or with a small team to construction project sites as needed.

You qualify with:

- Twelve or more years of experience in construction management relating to the area of construction specialization required to perform the job, including four or more years leadership or other relevant contractor management experience.

- A degree(s) in construction, engineering, project management or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

- Driver’s license

You are a great fit with:

- Commercial construction experience

- Organization and has the ability to plan construction projects from start to finish

- Previous leadership role held in the construction industry

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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