Construction Management Specialist

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Construction Management Specialist with experience in industrial or commercial construction management and coordination. In this role, you will forward the Kairos mission to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment.  This Construction Management Specialist will act as a key interface between design, construction, procurement, and other partners to support the timely and cost-effective delivery of various construction projects.  

Responsibilities

• Participate in and/or lead design and construction-related meetings, serving as a liaison across project stakeholders
• Represent the owner in engagements with contractors, architects, engineers, and consultants
• Prepare and maintain supporting documentation to facilitate design and construction execution
• Apply relevant building codes, design standards, and industry best practices to inform construction decisions
• Coordinate with local utility providers to ensure infrastructure readiness and service alignment
• Conduct routine site observations and generate detailed construction progress reports
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure constructability is integrated into design development
• Track and report on construction budgets, schedules, and progress metrics
• Develop and deliver project updates and reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain organized project documentation including RFIs, submittals, and change orders to ensure traceability and compliance
• Support review and administration of construction contracts, including monitoring contractor performance and adherence to scope
• Assist in identifying, documenting, and implementing changes in project scope, schedule, or budget
• Collaborate with quality control to ensure adherence to construction quality plans and specifications
• Support site safety efforts by ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols and participating in safety audits
• Coordinate with engineering and commissioning teams to ensure constructability supports successful system start-up and turnover
• Perform other duties as assigned to support successful project delivery

Qualifications

• High School diploma; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or similar discipline is preferred
• 3+ years of industrial construction management experience
• Experience in managing priorities and timelines simultaneously
• Experience with construction of petroleum or chemical processing facilities preferred
• Experience in managing subcontractors and interfacing with vendors is desirable
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling software or project management tools is desirable
• Familiarity with permitting processes and regulatory compliance in construction projects is desirable
• OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent construction safety training is desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to interpret and apply construction documents, specifications, and drawings
• Proficiency with construction management systems and digital collaboration platforms
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary projects to accomplish objectives
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of one’s self and others
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues

Physical Demands

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Moving self in different positions to observe tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Remaining in a stationary position for prolonged periods
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Low temperatures
• High temperatures
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind 
• Noisy environments
• Small and/or enclosed spaces
• Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions
• Elevated heights
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

• Some travel may be required (up to 10%)

Certification

• OSHA 30-hour certification or equivalent construction safety training is desirable

Additional Requirements

• Requires occasional working weekends
• Requires occasional schedule flexibility
• Requires occasional non-standard work-week hours
• Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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