Field Construction Manager - Electric

Field Construction Manager – Electric – Power – Binghamton, NY – Contract –  The Opportunity

Are you ready to make an impact in the Power industry? Join PTAG
, a leading Project Management Advisory & Services firm
, recognized across North America for helping world‑class clients deliver major capital projects successfully.

We are seeking a Field Construction Manager – Electric to support our growing team in Binghamton, NY
. In this role, you’ll play a key part in driving project excellence, collaborating with industry leaders, and ensuring high‑quality outcomes across complex initiatives.

At PTAG, we help our clients plan, manage, and execute their most challenging projects with innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

to help our clients achieve successful delivery and efficient operation of their capital projects.

to support global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their major initiatives.

• Safety:
  The safety of our employees, suppliers, and clients is always the top priority.
• Collaboration:
  
  We build true partnerships with clients and service providers.
• Leadership:
  We elevate project performance through the application of best practices.
• Accountability:
  We take responsibility for every aspect of our engagements.
• Client Satisfaction:
  We strive for 100% satisfaction on every project.
• Integrity:
  We believe in open and transparent communication at all levels.

The Field Construction Manager (FCM) is responsible for supervising all on‑site construction activities including civil, structural, and electromechanical scopes for high‑voltage transmission, distribution, and substation projects. Reporting to the Project Manager and Construction Manager, the FCM ensures compliance with project plans, safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality benchmarks while supporting timely execution and cost control.

• Construction Oversight
• Coordinate daily construction activities, contractor schedules, and site logistics.
• Perform regular field inspections to verify material deliveries, installation quality, and schedule adherence.
• Maintain current as‑built drawings and project documentation on site.
• Facilitate problem‑solving with engineering, inspectors, and contractors.
• Conduct and document weekly progress meetings and ensure two‑week lookahead schedules are submitted.
• Support outage coordination and initiate requests via E‑STAR/CONVEX systems.
• Project Documentation & Communication
• Submit weekly and monthly reports; maintain logs for RFIs, change orders, correspondence, and daily field updates.
• Monitor contractor invoices and progress against earned value metrics.
• Assist with the preparation of the project final documentation package.
• Act as liaison with local/state agencies and manage public communications as needed.

• Review and enforce contractor Health and Safety Plans (HASP).
• Lead or participate in daily safety briefings and weekly safety audits.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions for safety violations.
• Ensure incidents, near misses, and injuries are properly reported and investigated.
• Maintain and update H&S documentation including orientation checklists and inspection records.

• Enforce the Environmental Management Plan and conduct daily site inspections.
• Report environmental incidents and coordinate with Customer and regulatory bodies (e.g., NYSDEC, CT DEEP).
• Perform and document weekly audits and maintain environmental compliance records.

• Support review and tracking of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), redlines, and submittals.
• Verify equipment tests, permit compliance, and workmanship against standards.
• Conduct and record weekly QA inspections, energization readiness checks, and site walkdowns.
• Ensure proper control of RFIs, DCNs, FCNs, and all field modifications.
• Manage material reconciliation and documentation at project closeout.

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• Direct related experience in Construction and Maintenance of Substation Facilities or Transmission / Distribution Systems is necessary:
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