Field Construction Manager

Field Construction Manager (FCM)

The Field Construction Manager (FCM), under the guidance of the Project Manager and Construction Manager, coordinates, manages, and supervises all construction and on-site electromechanical tasks, as well as civil work. The FCM is responsible for:

• Coordinating the schedule with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure required site progress.
• Managing the mobilization and demobilization of resources in a timely manner.
• Implementing corrective measures to ensure compliance with Client’s policies and procedures regarding safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

• Provide proactive field support to resolve problems.
• Open/close daily work notifications; inspect substation/ROW perimeter.
• Report weekly/monthly; document site meetings.
• Monitor schedule and attend contractor meetings.
• Maintain onsite H&S, Environment, and Quality project binder.
• Organize and document project progress.
• Prepare Final File; review contractor invoices and schedules.
• Conduct weekly project progress meetings; request two-week look ahead schedule.
• Be onsite during work; observe contractor activities.
• Notify PM of issues or public complaints.
• Coordinate material delivery; inspect construction materials.
• Ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and schedules.
• Resolve construction problems with engineering personnel, inspectors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Minimize change orders; review and recommend on change orders/notices.
• Enhance project constructability considering schedule, cost, and quality.
• Attend E-STAR/CONVEX training; initiate transmission outage requests.
• Maintain project change order and correspondence log.
• Communicate continuously with PM; coordinate with local/state municipalities.
• Adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Review HASP from contractors; attend daily briefs.
• Provide Safety Orientation Checklist; ensure completion.
• Supervise daily safety activities; prepare weekly inspections.
• Report and investigate accidents/incidents; propose corrective actions.

• Review Environmental Management Plan; provide improvements.
• Include environmental tips in daily briefs; ensure checklist completion.
• Supervise daily environmental activities; prepare weekly inspections.
• Report and investigate environmental incidents; propose corrective actions.

• Review Inspection Test Plan from contractors; ensure onsite records are organized.
• Update IFC drawings; track contractor mark‑ups.
• Control project documentation; ensure compliance with permits.
• Verify equipment testing and as‑built data.
• Perform weekly audits and inspections; propose non‑conformance actions.
• Review contractor material submittals; verify material receipts.
• Upload documents to Project Wise; propose lessons learned.
• Conduct pre/post energization inspections; reconcile materials at project end.

Must have a BS/BA degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited college/university or 10 years’ experience in the following areas:

• Construction Management
• Construction, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment
• Relay protection and control systems
• Start‑up and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems
• Electrical Field engineering
• Arc Flash safety training
• Troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems.
• SCADA and communication systems

• Background Check clearance to obtain a contractor badge per IUSA Contractor Background Check policy.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• First Aid/AED.
• OSHA 30 LI-Hybrid.