Construction Manager

Overview

This role manages utility transmission and substation construction projects from early planning through completion. You’ll coordinate teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on time, and on budget.

• Manage transmission, substation, and telecom projects from concept to close-out
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety
• Coordinate engineering, construction, and commissioning activities
• Track project progress and resolve issues that impact cost or schedule

• Lead contractors and field teams during construction activities
• Ensure work meets design, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Support outage planning and execution with utilities and operations teams
• Review change orders, invoices, and contractor performance
• Support planning and prioritization of multiple projects
• Track capital spending, forecasts, and project financials
• Assist with risk reviews, budgeting, and long-range planning
• Provide regular project status reports to leadership

• Act as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams
• Coordinate with utilities, landowners, permitting agencies, and regulators
• Support public and stakeholder engagement when required
• Ensure clear communication across engineering, construction, and management

• Experience managing transmission and substation construction projects
• Strong understanding of utility construction, safety, and compliance
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
• Comfort working with contractors, engineers, and utility stakeholders