Viridan Group
Recruitment Consultant | Energy | Viridan Group
We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager for a client in Austin, TX. This is a 2‑year construction project looking for an entire execution team from project management, construction management through to engineering and project controls.
Key Responsibilities
Site Oversight:
Monitoring the EPC contractor’s safety performance and adherence to construction safety programs.
Team Leadership:
Managing a team of site discipline engineers and Owner’s Engineers to support construction, startup, and commissioning.
Compliance & Quality:
Ensuring all QA/QC procedures are followed and witnessing critical construction hold points.
Reporting:
Keeping the Construction Project Manager informed of technical or commercial non-conformance and schedule delays.
Financial & Contractual Management:
Evaluating change orders, verifying construction milestones with independent engineers, and supporting budget and cost controls.
Project Completion:
Coordinating with O&M contractors to verify system turnover packages and witnessing all performance testing.
Job Requirements
Experience:
10+ years of experience in power plant construction, specifically with major fossil‑fueled or CCGT projects.
Project Scale:
Preference for experience managing projects exceeding $500 million.
Technical Knowledge:
Deep understanding of CCGT technology, air‑cooled condensers, and the EPC process.
Project Controls:
Proficiency in project management tools for reviewing schedules, scope, and contractual obligations.
Safety & Craft:
Proven ability to identify safety issues and a high level of functional knowledge regarding construction crafts and equipment.
Communication:
Excellent oral and written communication skills for building relationships with contractors and consultants.
Working Conditions The role is primarily based outdoors on a construction site. While irregular hours and weekend work are required only rarely, the manager must oversee direct reports including the Site Procurement and Site Contract Managers.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Project Management
Industries Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
Location: Austin, TX | Salary: $50,100.00–$107,200.00 | Posted: 1 week ago
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Key Responsibilities
Site Oversight:
Monitoring the EPC contractor’s safety performance and adherence to construction safety programs.
Team Leadership:
Managing a team of site discipline engineers and Owner’s Engineers to support construction, startup, and commissioning.
Compliance & Quality:
Ensuring all QA/QC procedures are followed and witnessing critical construction hold points.
Reporting:
Keeping the Construction Project Manager informed of technical or commercial non-conformance and schedule delays.
Financial & Contractual Management:
Evaluating change orders, verifying construction milestones with independent engineers, and supporting budget and cost controls.
Project Completion:
Coordinating with O&M contractors to verify system turnover packages and witnessing all performance testing.
Job Requirements
Experience:
10+ years of experience in power plant construction, specifically with major fossil‑fueled or CCGT projects.
Project Scale:
Preference for experience managing projects exceeding $500 million.
Technical Knowledge:
Deep understanding of CCGT technology, air‑cooled condensers, and the EPC process.
Project Controls:
Proficiency in project management tools for reviewing schedules, scope, and contractual obligations.
Safety & Craft:
Proven ability to identify safety issues and a high level of functional knowledge regarding construction crafts and equipment.
Communication:
Excellent oral and written communication skills for building relationships with contractors and consultants.
Working Conditions The role is primarily based outdoors on a construction site. While irregular hours and weekend work are required only rarely, the manager must oversee direct reports including the Site Procurement and Site Contract Managers.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Project Management
Industries Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
Location: Austin, TX | Salary: $50,100.00–$107,200.00 | Posted: 1 week ago
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