Construction Manager

Construction Manager High Voltage Power Delivery

Location: Travel / Project-Based (National)

Employment Type: Contract

Company Overview

Our client is a recognized leader in high voltage power delivery supporting major transmission distribution and substation infrastructure projects across the U.S. They focus on delivering safe high-quality field execution for utilities municipalities EPC partners and large industrial customers. Their teams work in collaborative field-driven environments emphasizing safety precision and schedule performance.

Primary Function

The Construction Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day field operations on high-voltage electrical installation projects from pre-construction through closeout. This includes oversight of safety quality schedule cost field personnel material management subcontractors and client communication. The role ensures that work is executed in accordance with project specifications and aligned with overall objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily construction activities for assigned high voltage projects.
• Participate in project planning scheduling estimating and cost control development.
• Coordinate material procurement to ensure timely delivery and availability.
• Serve as the primary field contact for client communication and relationship management.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure required permits approvals and documentation are secured and maintained.
• Review and provide approval for internal and external project reports and cost forecasts.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support and implement field design changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements quality standards and company policies.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support successful project delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Construction Science Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering or related discipline; equivalent field leadership experience may substitute for a degree.
• 5 years of construction experience within the Electric Power Industry.
• Proven background managing EPC or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with estimating material management scheduling and subcontract execution and cost tracking.
• Strong communication organizational and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to travel up to 100% based on project assignments.
• Valid drivers license; ability to secure TWIC if required.

Technical Experience (Required)

This role requires demonstrated hands-on field leadership across multiple aspects of high-voltage power delivery construction. Ideal candidates will show a combination of the following experience areas:

High Voltage Electrical Infrastructure

• Power distribution systems (15kV500kV environments)
• Substation construction modernization and expansion projects
• Greenfield and brownfield yard work under energized-clearance protocols
• Transmission line yard bus work grounding and structural installations

Major Electrical & Mechanical Equipment

• Power transformers (installation alignment oil processing coordination)
• Switchgear (AIS & GIS) circuit breakers disconnects and control panels
• SF6 handling evacuation and environmental compliance practices

Civil & Structural Components

• Drill piers foundations equipment pads and steel erection
• Duct bank design/layout form/pour and thermal backfill requirements
• Cable tray routing trenching conduit routing and grounding grids

Electrical Installation & Termination

• Pulling dressing terminating and testing power cable and control cable
• Feeder upgrades and circuit cutovers in live utility environments
• QA/QC documentation redlines and as-built verification