Construction Manager Electric Utilities
Grand Prairie, TX - USA
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Job Summary
Every moment of every day people around the world rely on the energy they access through infrastructure built by Quanta. Comprising the largest skilled-labor force in North America our employees are highly skilled and innovative continually working to connect people and power. Were building the infrastructure that supports the energy transition and there are more opportunities than ever to be part of our team. Join us and build your career building a brighter future.
Imagine what you could do here. We encourage inspire and support our people to seize opportunities in our corporate office and with hundreds of our operating companies worldwide that provide solutions for the utility renewable energy electric power industrial and communications industries.
Quanta actively promotes and maintains a culture of belonging where all employees can be themselves live their values and find opportunities to succeed. When you join our team you join a dynamic organization in which career development is encouraged excellence is rewarded and diversity is prized. Come find out how our people power modern life.
NorthStar Energy Solutions a Quanta Services Company is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the successful execution of electric utility construction this role you will provide field leadership for construction activities ensuring projects are completed safely on schedule within budget and in accordance with company standards client expectations and regulatory requirements. You will serve as the primary field representative working closely with Project Managers Superintendents subcontractors clients and utility representatives to coordinate construction activities resolve issues and drive project success from mobilization through project closeout.
Construction Leadership
- Lead day-to-day construction activities on electric utility projects ensuring work is performed safely efficiently and in accordance with project plans and specifications.
- Coordinate field operations with Project Managers Superintendents subcontractors and utility representatives.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve field issues that may impact safety schedule or quality.
- Ensure all work complies with company safety policies client requirements and applicable regulations.
Project Coordination
- Support project planning by coordinating labor equipment materials and subcontractor activities.
- Assist with project scheduling and monitor progress to help ensure milestones are achieved.
- Coordinate outages inspections testing and commissioning activities with project stakeholders.
- Maintain effective communication between field operations and project management teams.
Client & Contractor Relations
- Serve as a primary field contact for clients subcontractors inspectors and utility representatives.
- Participate in project meetings and provide updates on construction progress challenges and upcoming activities.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
Quality & Safety
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company client OSHA and regulatory safety requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
- Identify deficiencies and oversee corrective actions to maintain project quality standards.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate daily reports field documentation and project records.
- Assist with tracking production equipment utilization material deliveries and workforce productivity.
- Support project documentation including RFIs change orders punch lists and project closeout activities.
- 8 years of construction management or field leadership experience in electric utility construction.
- Strong understanding of utility construction methods safety practices scheduling and project execution.
- Transmission and substation construction experience is a plus.
- Experience coordinating contractors subcontractors and multiple project stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of construction drawings specifications and contract documents.
- Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required.
As a Quanta Services employee we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.
- 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
- Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical Dental Vision
- Your choice of PPO HSA FSA
- Short term and long term benefits
- Employee discounts on consumer goods
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion national origin or ancestry sex (including gender pregnancy sexual orientation and/or gender identity) age disability genetic information veteran status and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application interview or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position please contact us the Companys Human Resources department.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Quanta has built the largest craft labor force in North America by uniting over 200 operating companies to tackle the most complex infrastructure challenges in the world.