Construction Manager

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

Job Title:  Construction Manager

Location:  Remote and Project Site

Report to: Sr. Manager, Safety and Construction

About Fluence

Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the leading global energy storage technology solutions and services company that combines the agility of a fast-growing technology company with the expertise, vision, and financial backing of two industry powerhouses. Building on the pioneering work of AES Energy Storage and Siemens energy storage, Fluence’s goal is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. The company offers proven energy storage technology solutions designed to address the diverse needs and challenges of customers in a rapidly transforming energy landscape, providing design, delivery, and integration in over 160 countries. Fluence works closely with customers throughout their journey and provides advisory, financing, and project lifecycle services. 

Job Description

This position applies developed subject matter expertise to solve unique and moderately complex construction and installation implementation issues and recommends appropriate solutions or alternative methods ensuring compliance.  Acts as a Construction Management Team (CMT) member, providing oversight on all construction activities, along with facilitating CMT decision making. Does not require day-to-day supervision and has the ability to resolve most issues but may seek advice in order to make more complex decisions. Must be able to travel and work remotely as required for project support. 

Responsibilities

•Reads and understands contact documents and ensures installed work is in adherence to throughout the construction and installation phase of assigned projects 

•Recognizing when work required is outside of original contract scope and notifying the project manager of potential change orders. 

•Assist the Project Manager in selection of appropriate contractors based on identified scopes of work.  

•Supervises each contractor and subcontractor to ensure that the work meets safety and quality standards and adheres to engineering and contract specifications.  

•Documents progress and provides summary report to the project manager daily.

•Acts as a technical advisor of construction to project’s CMT, contractors, subcontractors, and Fluence Commissioning teams.

•Independently determines approaches and develops solutions to resolve construction and installation related issues. 

•Stops work when unsafe and determines appropriate corrective and preventative action to be taken and completed prior to restarting.

•Performs weekly safety walk of the ongoing construction work and provides direct feedback to the working group.

•Leads, coordinates, and participates in required project meetings with customers, contractors, and subcontractors as required to provide or obtain updates regarding overall project/construction progress.

•Attends contractor tailboard meetings, pre job briefings and JSA review meetings.

•Assist and/or develop project related construction management programs or plans as may be required for project compliance with contract, local, state, or federal regulations.

•Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned 

  

 Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.