Photo courtesy of Albert Herring.
The job of construction manager is an advanced position in bioenergy, in the infrastructure career sub-sector. Job seekers with infrastructure backgrounds or a trade or vocational career could consider this type of advanced bioenergy job.
Construction managers direct the construction of bioenergy or biorefinery infrastructure from early concept to facility completion. They supervise a diverse workforce, ensure compliance with all laws and safety requirements, and ensure the effectiveness of services and processes. People in these positions may have careers in bioenergy construction.
Construction Manager
| Alternate Title(s) | Construction Operations Manager; Contractor |
| Education & Training Level Description | Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Industrial Arts is required. Master’s degree in Construction Management, Facilities or Property Management, Engineering, or Industrial Arts is preferred. |
| Experience | 7–10 years |
| Job Skills |
|
| Job Profile | Employees in the construction field build the biorefineries where biofuels and bioproducts are made. The demand for construction for upcoming bioenergy processing plants will be driven by research and development that is conducted on advanced feedstocks and biofuels, including cellulosic ethanol, algal biofuels, and waste to energy. Construction and design of new infrastructure and facilities will be necessary, from feedstock processing units to conversion operations. Construction employees are also a critical part of building and improving the distribution and utilization infrastructure for bioenergy, such as pipelines, gas stations, and fuel production plants. Construction employees are typically involved in the building and retrofitting of fuel conversion and processing plants of advanced feedstocks and biofuels, such as cellulosic ethanol. This includes using tools and manual labor to build structures, pipelines, and fuel pumps. For some construction projects, heavy equipment and machinery will be operated to accomplish tasks. At the senior level, the construction manager is directing the construction of bioenergy or biorefinery infrastructure from early concept to facility completion. Construction managers supervise a diverse workforce, ensure compliance with all laws and safety requirements, and ensure the effectiveness of services and processes. A bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering is required, with preference for a master’s or professional degree. In addition, project management and supervisory experience is recommended. |
More Advanced Infrastructure Jobs in Bioenergy
Related Bioenergy Career Resources
Bioenergy Career Exploration Wheel