Subcontracts Manager - Kiewit Power Contructors
Requisition ID: 179923
Job Level: Senior Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Power Constructors District
Department: Field Operations
Market: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
Kiewit Power Constructors is looking for a Subcontracts Manager. Duties will include but are not limited to leading a team of estimators, participating in, and implementing win strategies, preparing conceptual estimates using historical and current market data and metrics, presenting estimates to executive management and clients, reading and interpreting documents, solicitating subcontractors, analyzing drawings and specifications, providing lowest cost design options for the lowest cost installation of construction, value management, reviewing and assisting with proposals, and other duties as required to prepare cost estimates/proposals for various types of work, including self-perform.
District Overview
Kiewit Power Constructors (KPC) provides direct-hire construction services for Power Generation utilizing a union craft force. Kiewit Power Constructors builds major EPC power plant and solar projects throughout North America.
Location
This position will be based out of Homer City, PA.
Responsibilities
• Give guidance to estimators and engineers in the development phase of a collaborative contract model.
• Participate in task force meetings with the designer and bring constructability to the project solution.
• Developing the logic behind the project schedule (sequencing works)
• Communicate and present detail to executive management, permitting agencies, stakeholders, owners, etc.
• Analyze drawings and specifications to evaluate risks and opportunities.
• Reviewing and assisting with proposals and working with the estimating team for various components of the work to evaluate the best value for money/options.
• Support the selection of key subcontractors and trade partners.
• Demonstrate excellent collaborative behaviors in a multi-stakeholder environment and foster a culture of innovation.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in construction management, construction engineering, or other engineering disciplines. Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or construction-related technology, OR.
• Ability to generate conceptual estimates for the Advance Technology Facilities market
• Ability to lead estimates and multiple teams.
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Strong attention to detail; strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (e.g. Excel, Work, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated through leadership, and the desire to win the project
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
