Construction Manager

What is the Opportunity?

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to provide overall site leadership for the safe and successful execution of power generation projects in Brownsville, Tennessee. This position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and safely executing construction activities from initial site mobilization through startup support, testing, turnover, closeout, and commercial operation.

The ideal candidate brings extensive power generation construction experience and a strong background leading direct-hire and subcontracted workforces on large EPC projects. This role will serve as a key site interface between Engineering, Construction, Commissioning/Startup, Operations, the Owner, vendors, subcontractors, and OEM representatives.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Establish and maintain a strong site safety culture.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for construction activities and field coordination.
• Lead direct-hire construction activities, including union craft labor.
• Lead and hold superintendents accountable for safety, production, schedules, and work plans.
• Coordinate activities between Construction, Engineering, Commissioning/Startup, subcontractors, vendors, and plant operations.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and resource allocation throughout construction and commissioning activities.
• Maintain overall responsibility for site safety performance and adherence to Aecon’s quality program.
• Implement and support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), clearance, and hazardous energy control requirements.
• Conduct and participate in risk assessments and critical readiness reviews.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support system turnover from Construction to Commissioning and from Commissioning to Owner Operations.
• Verify completion of punch-list items and turnover documentation.
• Coordinate OEM field service representatives and vendor technical advisors.
• Interface with client representatives and plant operations personnel.
• Support preparation of construction reports, schedules, forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Support the Project Manager in all aspects of safety, quality, client relations, cost, and schedule.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 10–15+ years of experience on power generation and gas turbine projects, including direct-hire and subcontractor environments.
• 10+ years in a construction leadership role managing superintendents and subcontractors on large EPC projects.
• Experience with combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) and/or simple-cycle generation facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple craft disciplines.
• Experience leading direct-hire and union labor.
• Working knowledge of turbines, generators, transformers, switchyards, protection systems, DCS/PLC controls, balance-of-plant systems, fuel gas systems, and water treatment systems.
• Knowledge of applicable industry standards, codes, quality programs, and safety requirements.
• Strong leadership and team-development skills.
• Demonstrated construction and startup support experience.
• Strong risk-management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with contract and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of schedule and cost controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to build trust, accountability, and respect with union craft labor and project leadership.

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