Construction Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation and switchyard projects, including civil/foundations, structural steel, bus and rigid/strain conductor, equipment setting (transformers, breakers, switches, CCVTs, capacitor banks), grounding, control enclosures, and conduit/cable installation.

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce site safety plans, job hazard analyses, energized-work and switching/clearance procedures, and OSHA compliance for all crews and subcontractors.

• Develop, maintain, and drive the construction schedule; identify critical path activities, manage float, and resolve constraints to keep the project on track.

• Manage project budgets, track cost against estimate, review and approve subcontractor pay applications, and control change orders and field directives.

• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews; review scopes, manage productivity, and hold partners accountable to contract and quality standards.

• Coordinate outages, switching, and energization sequences with the owner/utility operations and protection & control teams to minimize system disruption.

• Lead QA/QC in the field; verify work conforms to design drawings, specifications, utility standards, and applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NETA, and client standards).

• Provide constructability input to engineering during design and pre-construction; flag conflicts, sequencing issues, and material/long-lead risks early.

• Manage material receiving, inspection, laydown, and equipment storage in coordination with procurement.

• Run owner and project meetings; report on safety, progress, cost, schedule, and risks to internal leadership and clients.

• Oversee commissioning support, punch list resolution, redline/as-built documentation, and project closeout.

• Maintain accurate field records, daily reports, RFIs, and submittals.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction management or field supervision experience on high-voltage substation and/or switchyard projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of substation construction means and methods across voltage classes (69 kV–500 kV preferred).

• Strong understanding of construction safety, including energized work, switching/clearances, and grounding practices.

• Proven ability to manage schedule, budget, subcontractors, and QA/QC on EPC or owner-side projects.

• Working knowledge of substation drawings (one-lines, three-lines, plans/sections, grounding, and physical layouts) and the ability to interpret specifications.

• Proficiency with scheduling and project tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) and standard reporting software.

• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to and relocate near project sites as required.

Requirements

• Experience delivering greenfield, expansion, and brownfield/energized substation projects.

• Background in EPC delivery and familiarity with NERC/FERC compliance considerations.

• Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and energization activities.

• Prior work with investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or large industrial/data center clients.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.