Owner's Representative - Construction Manager

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

Title: Construction Manager – Owner’s Representative
Position Type: Contract - Long Term
Location: North Dakota
Reports to: Project Director
Status: Exempt

Key Project Requirements:

• 20 years of experience in construction management with a strong background in power generation and large-scale industrial projects.
• Proven ability to successfully manage EPC contractors, construction firms, and third-party subcontractors to drive project execution.
• Hands-on experience commissioning combined cycle gas turbines (CCGTs) as a Construction Manager.
• Expertise in overseeing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) integration, ensuring seamless project execution from design through commissioning.
• Strong leadership in contract strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Job Summary:
The Construction Manager will serve as the Owner’s Representative, acting as the primary onsite liaison for a large-scale combined cycle power plant project. This role requires extensive experience in power generation construction, with a strong focus on commissioning and startup of combined cycle gas turbines (CCGTs). The Construction Manager will oversee all engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) execution, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives. This role requires collaboration with engineering partners, contractors, and internal stakeholders to drive project success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Owner’s primary onsite representative, ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and quality standards while overseeing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee the awarded EPC contractor’s performance in engineering, procurement, and construction management (CM) while coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Develop and implement the construction contracting strategy, ensuring clear scope delineation, risk mitigation, and seamless integration between project phases.
• Act as the escalation point for design, procurement, or construction issues that could impact safety, schedule, or quality.
• Oversee the CM agent’s quality control processes, ensuring engineering designs, procured materials, and construction execution meet project requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety walk-downs, and compliance audits to verify adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
• Monitor contractor performance, schedules, and project milestones, ensuring alignment with budget and procurement timelines.
• Review and approve cost forecasts, change orders, and financial reports, ensuring expenditure remains within budget.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing contingency plans as needed to avoid delays and cost overruns.
• Oversee the transition from construction to commissioning and startup, ensuring punch-list completion and smooth handover to operations.
• Foster collaboration among internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and timelines.

Job Requirements:

• Extensive experience in construction management with a proven track record in EPC oversight or Owner’s Representative roles on large-scale power generation projects.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex Oil, Gas, or Energy projects, ensuring alignment with safety, budget, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, including pricing structures, scheduling methodologies, and tender processes for large-scale industrial projects.
• Advanced experience with Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment and major equipment installations, ensuring seamless integration into project execution.
• Expertise in construction safety standards, risk management, and compliance with OSHA, environmental, and industry regulations.
• Proficiency in contract management, risk analysis, and cost forecasting, with the ability to assess and mitigate project risks.
• Ability to oversee and evaluate contractor performance, ensuring adherence to project specifications and resolving escalated construction issues.
• Experience with construction scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6) and cost management systems to track project progress and financial performance.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to tolerate noises typical of an active construction environment, while adhering to all required safety protocols for the project.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, walking, and working conditions typical of an active construction project.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work in extreme temperatures, and operate in varied industrial environments.
• Must be able to hear alarms, use all extremities, and maintain full situational awareness in a dynamic construction setting.

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 20 years of experience managing site construction and commissioning of power projects of similar scale and complexity.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour required

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.