Base Power MEP Construction Project Manager at Base Power serving as owner's representative managing capital construction projects from design through closeout. Responsible for schedule, budget, scope, and contractor oversight.
Responsibilities
The Construction Project Manager serves as Base Power's owner's representative across assigned capital construction projects. This role is responsible for the full project lifecycle — from design coordination through construction closeout — with direct accountability for schedule, budget, and scope performance.
The position operates within the Infrastructure & Development team and manages external project stakeholders including general contractors, architects, engineers of record, and specialty consultants. The Construction Project Manager does not perform field construction work directly; instead, they are responsible for contractor oversight, design management, and ensuring project delivery meets Base Power's operational and business requirements.
This role requires strong technical judgment, disciplined project controls, and the ability to communicate complex construction issues clearly to internal leadership and cross-functional teams.
Serve as Base Power's primary owner's representative on assigned construction projects, managing contractor performance, design consultant deliverables, and vendor relationships through all project phases
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and scope documentation; track variance, review change orders, and report project status to the Infrastructure & Development Lead on a regular cadence
Manage design and engineering consultant activities, including review of drawings and specifications for constructability, coordination of design reviews, and resolution of design conflicts prior to construction
Coordinate with internal stakeholders — including operations, manufacturing, and facilities — to ensure project scope reflects Base Power's technical and operational requirements
Identify, document, and manage project risks; develop mitigation plans and escalate issues that require executive decision-making
Oversee project closeout activities including punch list management, commissioning coordination, document turnover, and warranty tracking
What You'll Bring
7+ years of experience managing commercial, industrial, or manufacturing construction projects in an owner's representative or owner-side capacity
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and schedules, including change order evaluation, cost forecasting, and schedule recovery planning
Qualification
7+ years managing commercial
Required
7+ years managing commercial, industrial, or manufacturing construction projects
Experience as owner's representative or owner-side capacity
Ability to manage project budgets and schedules
Working knowledge of construction documents and MEP systems
Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings