Construction Manager – Power Plant Projects

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead power‑plant construction activities for a Michigan‑based client. This 9‑month contract role involves overseeing labor, materials, equipment, and schedule compliance on complex plant projects.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate outages, shutdowns, inspections, and project milestones with plant owners and customer representatives.
• Manage budgets, labor hours, and schedules to keep the project on target.
• Supervise field crews and subcontractors working on boiler, steam‑generation, emissions‑control, electrical, and other power‑plant equipment.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities, manpower, and equipment needs.
• Enforce safety procedures, conduct daily safety meetings and job hazard analyses.
• Monitor quality of installation to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Track progress, resolve field issues, and report status to project managers and leadership.

Required profile

• Proven experience managing construction projects in power‑plant environments.
• Strong ability to work directly with owners, customers, and subcontractors.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to safety as the top priority.

Required skills

• Boiler systems
• Steam generation
• Emissions control
• Electrical systems

What we offer

• Generous hourly rate of $130
• Daily per diem of $178 (7 days a week)
• 9‑month contract assignment
• Day‑shift schedule: 5 × 10 hour days, moving to 6 × 10 hour days as demolition ramps up