Construction Manager

Construction Manager - Overhead Transmission (Helicopter Operations)

Location: Southern New Jersey (Field-Based)
Job Type: Full-Time, Project Assignment (One-Year Duration)
Experience Level: 10+ Years

About Us

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

CARIAN is seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Overhead Transmission to support a major 500kV EHV transmission line insulator replacement program in Southern New Jersey. This is a field-based role requiring deep expertise in outside plant, overhead transmission construction, including experience working in helicopter-assisted construction environments.

The Construction Manager will provide day-to-day construction oversight, contractor coordination, and safety leadership, serving as a key field authority supporting safe execution, quality, and schedule adherence on a high-consequence transmission program.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site construction management oversight for overhead EHV transmission work

• Coordinate daily field activities involving helicopter-assisted construction and long-line operations

• Interface with helicopter pilots, air-ground coordination personnel, ground crews, and contractors

• Ensure compliance with approved safety plans, lift plans, job briefings, and exclusion zones

• Oversee insulator replacement activities and verify work meets utility standards and specifications

• Lead and participate in daily tailboards and safety meetings

• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, and safety compliance

• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions are identified

• Coordinate with utility representatives, outage planners, and project leadership

• Support field documentation, reporting, and issue resolution

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in overhead electric transmission construction

• Demonstrated experience on EHV transmission lines (230kV+ required; 500kV preferred)

• Prior experience working in helicopter-assisted transmission construction environments strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of outside plant and overhead transmission facilities

• Familiarity with air-ground coordination concepts and aviation-related safety protocols

• Utility transmission construction experience required

• OSHA 10/30 (or ability to obtain)

• Ability to work extended field hours and travel daily within the project corridor

Why CARIAN

• Purpose-driven work. Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities.

• Industry reputation. Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results.

• Career growth. Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams.

• Collaborative culture. Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships.

• Competitive total rewards. Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. As a woman-owned firm dedicated to the power sector, we are committed to building a team that reflects professionalism, expertise, and integrity at every level.

Compensation

This is an hourly position and is overtime-eligible. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. A company-provided vehicle, fuel card, and full benefits package are included.