Description
Field Construction Manager (FCM)
The FCM, led by the Project Manager and Construction Manager, coordinates, manages and supervises all construction and on-site electromechanical tasks, as well as the civil work. The FCM coordinates the schedule with the Project Manager and Construction Manager with regard to the required site progress, the resources required, their mobilization and demobilization in time, and the corrective measures necessary in order to accomplish the work in compliance with Avangrid's policies and procedures with regard to safety, quality, schedule and cost.
General Tasks
Field Support to Resolve Problems - Being Proactive
Make notifications to open and close daily work. Check the perimeter of the substation/ROW at the beginning and end of the shift. Call Energy Control Center & Security Operation Center in case of anomalies.
Must do Reporting - Weekly Report, Monthly Reports, site weekly minutes of meetings.
Monitor Schedule - Look Ahead vs. PM
Attend the contractor's Safety, Environment and Quality meetings; provide a tip in the onsite meeting.
Maintain and update as needed the onsite H&S, Environment and Quality project binder.
Be organized, and document all project progress to provide a good paper trail
Work in the preparation of Final File.
Review contractor invoices and schedules and provide feedback.
Conduct weekly project progress meeting. Request the contractor two week look ahead schedule at each weekly meeting.
Present at all times onsite when work is being performed (make frequent observation of contractor's activities and adherence to M&PT when in public ROW).
Immediate notification to PM of all problems or foreseeable issues throughout construction, or any complaint presented by the general public.
Coordinate Material delivery between AVANGRID Stockroom, and Contractor.
Inspect all project related construction material for damage and completeness for the project execution.
Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications, quality and adherence to construction schedules.
Facilitate resolving construction problems, discrepancies, procedures, and methods by working with engineering personnel, inspectors, contractors and suppliers. Must have strong communications skills.
Minimize Change Orders. Support Project Manager Services to review any requested Change Orders/Notices or other claims submitted by Construction Contractors which relate to additional payments, schedule adjustments or other modifications to the Project, and make such recommendations to the PM and Owner's representatives regarding the legitimacy of such claims and review the Construction Contractor's proposed mitigation.
Review and understand the project documentation and any related documentation and provide input to enhance the constructability of the Project, taking into account schedule, cost and quality considerations.
Must be able and willing to attend training in E-STAR/CONVEX (switching and tagging).
Initiate transmission outage requests for project work through E-STAR and/or CONVEX.
Maintain a project change order and correspondence log.
Maintain a daily on-site as-build project plans (on-site must match contractors working copy).
Continuously communicate (written and verbally) with the associated PM.
Coordinate as necessary with all local and state municipalities throughout project execution.
Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Ensure all requirements are maintained throughout the project execution.
Safety
Assist with review and concurrence of HASP from each contractor.
Attend or carry out daily brief prior to starting work. Participate in the process. Identify any opportunities for improvement and provide feedback to the originator. Request and maintain a copy of the contractor daily brief within H&S binder.
Provide Safety Orientation Checklist to the workers and ensure the form is completed.
Ensure that all visitor(s) and\or worker(s) are aware of the daily brief content and sign off on the form.
Ensure that visitors have an escort at all times during the visit.
Daily safety supervision of activities and prepare a weekly written inspection.
For any for safety violations detected, following report to the PM, coordinate with the contractor to address preventive measures, monitoring the implementation of those measures with the contractor.
Ensure that any accident, incident, near miss, or injury is reported and investigated. Collaborate in the AVANGRID incident report.
Propose Corrective Action reports and Preventive Action Report (CAR/PAR) to the SHEQ manager and collaborate in the implementation.
Environment
Review the project Environmental Management Plan and provide improvements.
Include an environmental tip in the daily brief prior to starting work. Participate in the process. Identify any opportunities for improvement and provide feedback to the originator.
Provide Environmental Orientation Checklist to the workers and ensure the form is completed.
Daily Environmental supervision of the activities and prepare a weekly written inspection.
Provide weekly written inspection to the contractor, SHEQ and PM.
Ensure that any Environmental incident is reported and investigated. Collaborate in the AVANGRID incident report.
Review and transmit to the Owner copies of environmental inspection reports, including those of third-party inspectors.
Perform, document, and record weekly audits and inspections of the Contractor's documentation and work site.
Propose CAR/PAR to the SHEQ manager and collaborate in the implementation.
Immediately notify AVANGRID PM of any regulatory inspector (i.e., NYSDEC, Maine DEP, EPA, FWS, CT DEEP, etc.) appearing onsite, and any external communications from external parties.
Quality
Assist with Review and Concurrence of Inspection Test Plan from each contractor. ITP shall be filled out as soon as the task is completed.
Ensure that the ITP and deliverables are filed in the Contractor binder. The contractor MUST keep all onsite records organized.
Ensure that the onsite IFC drawings (with drawing list) are updated and with transmittals.
Review the drawings and provide feedback to avoid constructability issues.
Track the contractor's marks-ups and collect all hard copy IFC drawings containing red marks.
Responsible for red mark-ups and ensure all contractors have current revision of drawings - Below Grade, Above Grade, and Testing and Commissioning.
Control properly the Project Request For Information, Design Change Notification, Proposal of Design Modification, Field Change Notification, Notice of Design Modification. Ensure that RFI are answered, and design changes are followed.
FCM cannot approve DCN's or FCN's, but is responsible for tracking, validation and execution of approval.
Collect all the project's permits requirements ensuring their compliance. Coordinate the permit inspections.
Verify equipment testing performed by contractor.
Verification of as built data prior to submittal to AVANGRID.
Perform, document and record weekly audits and inspections of the Contractor's documentation and work site.
Propose NC to the PM and SHEQ. Follow the NC opened and document their closure.
Review the contractor material submittal and send to the PM and Engineering for approval.
Verify material receipts and note any discrepancies on packing slips. Storage of material received according to manufacture instructions. Report to AVANGRID PM or designee.
Upload and assist with Document Control & Quality in Project Wise.
Propose Lessons Learned Weekly for complete project Lessons Learned Summary
Carry out a Weekly quality inspection.
Conduct pre and post energization inspections and ensure documentation is completed and submitted to Project Team for review.
Conduct material reconciliation at end of project with Owner and Contractor, of material supplied by Owner.
Verify all SAP data forms are filled out by Contractor as equipment is being removed or installed.
Work Experience
Must have a BS/BA degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited college/university or 10 years' experience in the following areas:
Construction Management
Construction, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment
Relay protection and control systems
Start-up and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems
Electrical Field engineering
Arc Flash safety training
Troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems.
SCADA and communication systems
Certifications:
Background Check clearance to obtain a contractor badge per IUSA Contractor Background Check policy.
Valid Driver's License.
First Aid/AED
OSHA 30
LI-Remote
Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note:
All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.
