Construction Manager

Job title: Construction Manager

About the Role The Planet Group is seeking a Construction Manager to lead onsite management of large-scale combustion turbine construction projects in Burlington, IA. This role ensures safe, on-time delivery, quality construction, and regulatory compliance for complex energy projects.

What You'll Do

• Provide onsite management for project implementation of large-scale combustion turbine construction projects.
• Manage field personnel and oversight of Contractors and Subcontractors, ensuring work complies with contract specifications and applicable codes.
• Track project schedule, report status to management and customer on a regular basis, and implement processes in a timely, safe, cost effective and environmentally conscious manner.
• Promote safety policies and procedures; oversee safety culture; investigate accidents with the safety department and communicate findings to management.
• Administer and monitor safety programs and perform safety assessments.
• Ensure the execution and practice of quality controls and QC processes to maintain construction quality.
• Provide management and coordination with external contractors and equipment manufacturers; support permitting, equipment selection, and project design specifications; develop project schedules and cost estimates.
• Provide onsite contractor interface, local government interface and community relations.
• Read and understand maps, plans and drawings; supervise daily activities of staff and contractors to ensure alignment with drawings and specifications.
• Develop project Punch List, ensure completion, validate milestones/quantities for payment, and assist in field problem resolution.
• Ensure safety, cost control, scheduling, and quality performance measures are understood and improved upon using appropriate metrics.
• Communicate construction progress to stakeholders regarding Safety, Production, Risk, Schedule, Finance, and Quality, and report any situations requiring management attention.
• Supervise employees and subcontractors; provide guidance and leadership on renewable site construction activities.
• Enforce regulatory rules (e.g., DOT, OSHA, DNR) and coordinate with internal teams, customers, and permitting processes.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and coordinate with the safety department for incident investigations and corrective actions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• 8 years of professional experience in construction-related positions (e.g., management, project controls, QA/QC).
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Preferred experience in large electric construction, gas and electric operations, project management, or related area.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience managing construction projects.
• Experience working with labor union management preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety rules and applicable building codes; knowledge of construction standards, work methods, equipment, maintenance practices and materials.
• Ability to read and understand maps, plans and drawings.
• Demonstrated management and financial skills (budget development, interpreting financial reports, financial evaluations).
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software programs (email, word processing, spreadsheets, and project management).
• Understanding and enforcement of rules set by regulatory bodies (DOT, OSHA, DNR).
• Ability to interface with internal project team, customers, and supervise staff daily.
• Develop project Punch List and ensure its completion.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience with major coal and/or gas plant construction.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $70-$75/hour, DOE.
• Contract length: 12 months.
• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Location: Burlington, IA.
• The Planet Group is an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.