Assistant Construction Manager – Combined Cycle

Black & Veatch

. Lead and coordinate on-site subcontractor activities for simple cycle and combined cycle construction work .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeLawton • Oklahoma • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in construction project management, including subcontractor coordination, schedule and budget management, and safety leadership. Proven ability to lead teams, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

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Construction Supervisory ExperienceOSHA TrainingEPC Project ExecutionSubcontractor CoordinationSchedule Management

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Hard Skills

Construction Project ManagementConstructability PlanningRisk ManagementBudget ManagementSchedule Recovery PlanningField Logistics CoordinationQuality LeadershipProductivity MonitoringField Issue ResolutionProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam LeadershipRelationship BuildingChange Management

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA Certification

Industry Keywords

Simple Cycle ProjectsCombined Cycle ProjectsPower GenerationEPCConstruction Execution Plan

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate on-site subcontractor activities for simple cycle and combined cycle construction work
Coordinate site access, daily work planning, and field logistics
Support implementation of the Project Construction Execution Plan
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to superintendents and field teams
Monitor construction productivity, schedule performance, and field progress
Help meet budget, schedule, safety, and quality goals
Develop and execute schedule recovery plans with subcontractors and project leadership
Coordinate construction completion walkdowns, startup package handoff, punch list closeout, and turnover activities
Assist the Construction Manager and Site Manager with client coordination, field issue resolution, and construction reporting
Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and communicate schedule, installation status, RFIs, extra work requests, backcharges, and payment progress
Promote safety and quality culture and resolve field concerns
Coordinate with field engineers, home office engineering, materials management, and manufacturer service technicians
Identify field execution and process improvement opportunities
Champion continuous improvement and support process or project execution changes
Encourage ideas that improve safety, quality, productivity, and project performance
Supervise and mentor superintendents
Follow applicable safety and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years construction supervisory experience required
Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience
OSHA Training
Preferred experience with simple cycle, combined cycle, or other power generation projects
Preferred experience with EPC project execution
Experience with constructability planning, subcontractor coordination, project controls, schedule and budget management, risk management, safety and quality leadership, and construction project management systems
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, support change, and build productive relationships
Ability to complete pre-employment requirements, potentially including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, walk long distances, climb, and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts performing hard physical labor in varying temperatures and outside conditions
Ability to work in cramped spaces, awkward positions, hazardous equipment areas, and distracting noise levels
Ability to work above 5 feet in height

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability insurance
Robust wellness program
Flexible work schedules
Paid vacation and holiday time
Sick time and dependent sick time
Company-matched 401(k) plan
Adoption reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-tax accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Performance-based bonus program eligibility
100% ESOP ownership and stock ownership financial rewards
Inclusive work environment