Construction Manager Substation

About The Role

The Construction Manager is responsible for representing the client in all aspects of contractor activities in the field, construction field management and inspection of substation projects within an assigned geographic area.

Key Responsibilities

• Individual is assigned project of of high complexity requiring close stakeholder interaction such as substation greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Ensures contractor compliance with Federal, State, Local environmental and safety programs, policies, rules and regulations.
• Manages contract field construction and maintenance activities at substation facilities in accordance with approved project documents, established engineering practices, Federal, State and local laws, and construction industry standards to achieve world-class field construction performance.
• Ensures Project Manager and project team are notified of any deviations in construction safety compliance, environmental compliance, schedule, design, materials, budget, and commissioning plans.
• Reviews project design and construction documents to ensure constructability and schedule adherence.
• Reviews project material requirements to identify items that have not been ordered to support the construction project. Coordinate delivery of materials to construction site.
• Attends, participates, and may lead scheduled project meetings.
• Conducts on site construction management briefings and prepare reports reflecting safety, project status, schedule and project uncertainties.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate contractor activities.
• May be responsible for development or review of commissioning plans.
• Responsible for contractor evaluations, project reconciliations and close out activities following completion of projects.
• May be required to establish accurate and professional communications with customers during a project.
• May be required to work extended hours during certain phases of construction projects.
• Provides substation escort for non-qualified individuals.

Key Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience in substation Electrical/Utility Construction, with 3 years of Managing and Supervising Construction Crews.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, related degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes along with construction standards and regulations
• Working knowledge of construction methods and procedures
• Experience managing unionized construction staff.
• Knowledge of energy delivery power systems
• The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies
• Must be able to work emergency restoration assignment as required
• Must be able to enter ROW and other job sites that are in remote areas with uneven terrain
• Must demonstrate past and continued ability to analyze and solve complex construction problems; and demonstrate the ability to perform incident investigations.