What You Can Expect
As our Construction Management, II (CM) at The University of Iowa you will have the critical role of managing safe efficient construction projects across the University of Iowa Campus. These projects are focused on Energy and Utility improvements and are located on the Main and Oakdale campus and include the University Hospital.
This position is being hired in support of a 50 year concession agreement to operate, maintain and enhance the University of Iowa’s utility system. The projects you’ll take on will involve numerous and diverse projects in the areas of electric and thermal energy production and distribution, and storm and wastewater infrastructure.
No two days will be the same, you will be conducting meetings with employees, subcontractors and the University or other stakeholders, preparing and executing Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans for Capital Improvement and efficiency projects, this includes provisions for site access and security credentials or traffic control to the work areas. Before breaking ground, you will be walking job sites and coordinating with GIS analysts and locators to make sure buried utilities are properly identified and that construction work and job safety plans take these potential hazards into account. During construction phase you will be walking the jobsites checking on safety and project completion, consulting with Engineers, Contractors, and Project Management ensuring that the project meets standards and code, conforms to our approved specifications and drawings. A key part of the role will involve communicating with project stakeholders on the progress, issues and concerns and to work through them collaboratively. When the project work involves taking a service outage, which happens often, you’ll need to coordinate the outage with stakeholders well in advance using established processes. Every step of the way, you’ll be expected to provide a QA/QC oversight of the work, to ensure the work meets specifications and passes required inspections.
As the project wraps up, you will lead the punch list and commissioning processes.
- Support bidder site visits during the contracting phase and manages Requests for Information (RFI)
- Support cost estimation and scheduling for projects in development/design
- Support the Project Manager with Technical/Commercial oversight Including:
- Review of change requests, directives
- Review of monthly payment applications from Contractors and Construction Administrators
- Opine on constructability through the review of Contractor plans, determining if special operator access or maintenance provisions are required
- Provide field input to assist the project manager in tracking and reporting of schedule and budget performance during the construction phase
- Partner with project engineers to develop a project procedures manual, providing the framework for construction addressing mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation & controls and administrative fundamental requirements
What You’ll Bring
- You will have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in the successful management of industrial or municipal construction projects in which you gained a practical understanding of design, construction and operations of thermal plants and distribution
- You will have experience in fostering and adhering to the highest safety standards, ensuring the safety of all employees, contractors, and the general public
- You will have demonstrated ability to create a team culture of camaraderie, integrity and trust among the integrated project team members and exhibits excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to other’s ideas and viewpoints and the resolution of conflict situations
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and ensure performance expectations and resultant outcomes are met
- Experience in evaluating request for quotes / request for proposals in industrial construction environments
- Experience in construction projects, working at sites, managing subcontractors, contracts administration and change management
- You will have gained experience creating presentations and professional communications, using Microsoft Office, Procore, or other Project Management tools, to create written reports, project updates, and reporting data for all stakeholders including contractors, clients, and regulatory agencies
- Practical problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Additional Details
- Not eligible for ENGIE Hybrid Schedule
- This position is requires daily presence on active construction sites.
- Remote work is available only by exception
- Some Night or weekend work is possible based on project schedules
- Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
- OSHA 10 certification is required within first 30 days, OSHA 30 certification within one year of hiring
- Must possess a valid state issued driver’s license and clean driving record
- This role requires the safe operation of company vehicles
- The position consists of 50% work indoors and 50% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
- Occasional walking less than one mile
- Ability to access confined spaces and areas of varying temperature
- Could involve some lifting
Compensation
Salary Range: $74,500 – $114,195 USD annually
This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.
Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.
In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.
Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.
At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.
Why ENGIE?
ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.
In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.
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We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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