Construction Site Manager

The Nuclear Construction Site Manager leads field execution for nuclear construction activities on major engineering, procurement, and construction projects. This role is responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient site operations, including construction planning, subcontractor coordination, workface execution, schedule performance, quality adherence, and field leadership. The Nuclear Construction Site Manager works closely with project management, engineering, procurement, quality, safety, commissioning, and subcontractor teams to ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with project requirements, nuclear quality standards, applicable U.S. regulations, and company procedures. The role is critical in driving field productivity, resolving execution issues, maintaining site discipline, and ensuring readiness for turnover and startup activities. Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 18+ years of relevant experience or 22+ years relevant work experience in lieu of degree. Requires United States Citizenship to be considered for employment. Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in or maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance. This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends, and/or night shift when a business need arises. Major Responsibilities: Provides leadership and coordination of all construction activities, including Bechtel, subcontractors, and suppliers. Accountable for overall site management, including construction, field engineering, contracts, cost and schedule control, procurement, finance, accounting, and industrial relations. Leads development and execution of construction, safety, environmental, automation, labor, subcontracting, staffing, and site work-rule plans. Ensures implementation of Bechtel’s Zero Accident program and compliance with all safety, security, housekeeping, and fire protection requirements. Establishes and manages schedules, execution methods, staffing plans, and material/equipment requirements. Controls job-site expenditures and ensures performance within approved cost, quality, and schedule targets. Monitors overall project performance and compliance with quality standards, engineering requirements, and schedules. Ensures construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and nuclear quality standards. Coordinates with quality, engineering, and field supervision to resolve nonconformances, documentation issues, and installation challenges. Verifies completion of inspections, testing, turnover documentation, and handover readiness requirements. Maintains client relationships and serves as the primary contact for site-related communications. Implements corporate policies and establishes site-specific procedures to meet project and client requirements. Leads site industrial relations efforts and collaborates with corporate Industrial Relations and functional teams. Directs workforce training and development programs to support compliance, capability building, and succession planning. Ensures required permits, licenses, and approvals are obtained before work execution. Promotes continuous improvement through Six Sigma and other performance enhancement initiatives. Maintains high standards of field quality, traceability, and readiness for inspection, testing, and project turnover. Required Knowledge and Skills: Thorough knowledge of the content and implementation of Quality Policies on Construction Projects. Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment. Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience including management of multifunctional organizations. Knowledge of all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of all disciplines, construction technologies, and jobsite management. Knowledge of the phases of project scoping, planning, and execution relating to the construction of multi-discipline works. Knowledge of project-specific environmental compliance requirements. General awareness of environmental laws.