Job Title: Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) - Hydroelectric Generation
Location: Georgetown, CO 80444
Type: Contract
Compensation: $90.00/hr.
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 60.0 hours per week
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to provide owner-side construction management and field oversight for turbine, generator, and associated infrastructure projects at the Cabin Creek Hydroelectric Generating Station.
This individual will serve as the owner's primary field representative, overseeing contractor activities and coordinating closely with project management, engineering, operations, safety, quality, commissioning, and other project stakeholders. The Construction Manager will help ensure construction activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, technical specifications, and schedule objectives.
Candidates must possess hands-on knowledge of hydroelectric generating facilities, including turbines, generators, and related mechanical and electrical systems.
The ideal candidate will bring strong construction leadership, sound technical judgment, contractor oversight experience, and a proven track record supporting complex hydroelectric or power-generation projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Construction Oversight & Project Execution
Serve as the owner's primary construction representative in the field.
Provide day-to-day oversight of EPC contractors, specialty contractors, and subcontractors.
Monitor construction activities for compliance with drawings, specifications, contracts, approved work plans, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Track contractor progress, staffing levels, productivity, and adherence to project schedules.
Identify and escalate construction, safety, quality, schedule, and technical risks.
Hydroelectric Equipment Oversight
Provide knowledgeable oversight of hydro turbine and generator work, including:
Disassembly and removal
Inspection and assessment
Refurbishment and repair
Installation and alignment
Reassembly and testing
Monitor work involving major equipment installation, mechanical systems, structural components, concrete construction, rigging, demolition, and supporting electrical systems.
Review equipment installation, alignment verification, testing activities, commissioning support, and turnover processes.
Coordination & Stakeholder Management
Coordinate interfaces among contractors, engineering, project management, plant operations, safety, quality, and commissioning teams.
Participate in daily coordination meetings, schedule reviews, safety meetings, and pre-job planning sessions.
Review upcoming work for constructability, sequencing, logistics, access, outage constraints, and operational impacts.
Promote effective communication and collaboration between the owner and contractor teams.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed construction records, including daily reports, photographs, field observations, issue logs, and progress updates.
Track RFIs, field changes, deficiencies, inspections, and open items through resolution.
Provide regular updates and recommendations to project leadership regarding risks, contractor performance, schedule concerns, and corrective actions.
Safety Leadership
Support the safe execution of critical activities, including:
Heavy lifts and rigging operations
Turbine and generator component handling
Confined space work
Demolition activities
Heavy equipment movement
Other high-risk construction operations
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in hydroelectric power generation construction, maintenance, major capital projects, or equipment overhauls.
Practical field experience with hydroelectric turbines and generators.
Experience supporting turbine and/or generator disassembly, overhaul, repair, refurbishment, installation, or major maintenance projects.
Strong knowledge of hydroelectric generating unit components, including:
Turbines
Generators
Shafts and bearings
Governors
Lubrication systems
Cooling systems
Balance-of-plant equipment
Significant experience in construction management, superintendent, field supervision, or senior construction leadership roles.
Experience overseeing complex power generation, energy, or heavy industrial construction projects.
Experience working within active generating facilities and coordinating work with plant operations.
Strong understanding of construction safety, quality assurance, scheduling, and execution practices.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work packages, and technical documents.
Experience coordinating multiple contractors and technical disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and make sound field-based decisions.
Proficiency in construction documentation, reporting, and issue tracking.
Preferred Qualifications
Extensive experience supporting hydro turbine and generator rehabilitation or major overhaul projects.
Experience working with turbine/generator OEMs and specialty hydro contractors.
Knowledge of large rotating equipment installation, precision alignment, and commissioning.
Heavy rigging and critical lift experience involving major hydroelectric components.
Experience with dams, tunnels, underground facilities, structural concrete, and water-control infrastructure.
Outage and shutdown execution experience.
Prior experience serving as an owner's representative on hydroelectric projects.
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover of hydroelectric generating units.
Ideal Background
This role is well suited for a Construction Manager, General Superintendent, Field Engineer, Owner's Representative, Maintenance Manager, Outage Manager, or Project Construction Lead with significant experience in hydroelectric generation facilities, turbine-generator overhauls, and major capital improvement projects.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
