Construction Manager

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager II to support transmission and substation capital projects. This field-based role is responsible for providing constructability reviews, site feasibility assessments, and construction oversight throughout project development and execution.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing utility, transmission, substation, or heavy infrastructure projects and be comfortable working directly in the field with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct constructability and site feasibility reviews for transmission and substation projects

Validate site access, workspace requirements, and field conditions

Identify and communicate construction risks, constraints, and schedule impacts

Support outage planning and project development activities

Review preliminary engineering designs and material plans for field practicality

Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards

Monitor project schedules, budgets, and construction progress

Provide daily project updates and field reports to management

Lead construction status meetings and resolve field-related issues

Coordinate with engineering, environmental, commissioning, material management, and stakeholder teams

Review and approve contractor timesheets, invoices, change orders, and job hazard analyses

Ensure QA/QC standards are met throughout construction activities

Support project closeout, reconciliation, and commissioning efforts

Required Qualifications

5-10 years of construction management experience

Experience supporting transmission, substation, utility, or power infrastructure projects

Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and contractor management

Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and schedules

Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders in a field environment

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred, not required)

Previous utility or electric transmission/substation experience strongly preferred

Experience with project scheduling, outage planning, and commissioning activities

Additional Information

Field-based position requiring daily onsite presence

May require extended hours during critical project phases

On-call support may be required

Must be eligible to obtain and maintain utility control center clearance

Opportunity to transition to a permanent position after 520 hours

If you have a background in utility construction management and enjoy working in a fast-paced field environment, we'd like to hear from you.