Manager, Civil Construction Projects & Field Support - 516469

Manager, Civil Construction Projects & Field Support

• 516469

Job ID: 516469

Location: Lenoir City, TN

Regular/Temporary: Regular

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• Posting Description

Manager, Civil Construction Projects & Field Support

• 516469

Organization: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Civil Construction

Location: Lenoir City, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 04/24/2024

Posting Close: 05/01/2024 at 11:59 PM EST

Grade/Salary: Competitive

Extensive travel will be required for this position.

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position is accountable and responsible for TVA construction management at generation sites throughout the valley. It encompasses all aspects of construction management functions including design review, procurement, constructability review, commissioning, procedure adherence, start up and testing of equipment, required to meet TVA's business and environmental plans. This position also plays as the asset owner representative for field oversight of marketing, assurance routine operations, and CCR facilities are functioning properly. Implement corrective actions as needed to avoid impacts for safety, environmental events and emergency response preparedness by being proactive to adverse weather events 24/7. This position may be responsible for managing more than one project at a time on site and at multiple generation site locations. This position drives the project to ensure quality, safety, environmental, budget and schedule goals are met. This position will be the point of contact with plant operations, and support public meetings, and governmental departments.

JOB DIMENSIONS:

Supervisory Responsibility

• Manages multiple TVA and contractor personnel supporting the project that includes but not limited to administrative personnel, controls, scheduler, safety, engineers, environmental etc.

Budget Responsibility

• Manages construction on one or more generation site projects ranging in budget from $3 million to $100 million from feasibility/development through start up and testing.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide construction management on one or more generation site/routine handling projects ranging in budget from $3 million to $100 million from feasibility/development through start up and testing.

• Constructs and executes major civil projects through request for proposal solicitations, contractor and equipment evaluations/selection, engineering review, startup and testing, performance testing and environmental compliance testing and reporting.

• Performs as TVA's responsible point of contact regarding construction interface, emergency preparedness lead, Deputy Operations Section Chief in event of civil emergency. The individual is required to be at the project site during construction as necessary and to provide directions.

• Accountable for quality, cost effectiveness, timely completion, and performance of each project assigned.

• Develop and implement strategies for reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction.

• Reviews the project budget, cost forecasts, and schedules to ensure project completion within pre-established goals and targets.

• Responsible and accountable for meeting the pre-established project safety and environmental goals while developing a safety culture of zero injuries for the project construction sites.

• Manages multiple engineers supporting the project including TVA personnel and contractor personnel acting as owner's agents.

• Directs a site team consisting of TVA employees and contract personnel hired to construct specific capital and O&M projects such as administrative personnel, controls, scheduler, safety, engineers, environmental, field supervisors, etc.

• Ensures site safety and environmental expectations are understood and adhered to by reviewing/approving site-specific work plans with attention also to the compaction and placement of CCR product.

• Responsible for procurement of the TVA and contractor equipment

• Interfaces and coordinates with TVA's plant operations, engineering, facilities management, procurement, and other TVA groups.

• Develops a project construction plan with each contributing group i.e. contractor, engineering, project team and plant operations and combines those into the integrated schedule.

• Establishes and maintains an integrated project schedule with contingency planning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• B.S. in Construction Management or equivalent experience in managing large projects (>$30 million) in an engineering, construction, or modification business. Must have previous project management or construction management experience.

Experience

• A broad knowledge of and experience in all phases of power plant construction and modification. An in-depth understanding of power plant operations, engineering, and design principles. Extensive knowledge of environmental, health and safety with respect to project construction execution. Prefer 3 or more years' experience as a Construction Manager or Project Manager.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong facilitative leadership skills, the ability to function effectively in a team environment, a strong focus on results, self-motivated with high personal and ethical standards. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills, excellent organizational development, project management, negotiating and owner's representative skills. Must have a working understanding of major procurement and construction contracting, cost accounting, budgeting, and scheduling. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

• Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.

• Email documents to [email protected]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected].