Substation Manager at Southern Electric Corp; SEC

Substation Construction Manager

Southern Electric Corporation a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is an electrical utility contractor specializing in the construction of high-voltage transmission lines, underground, and distribution lines as well as providing emergency restoration services. A proven leader in the industry since 1985, SEC has earned a reputation of providing superior work with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and safety. We currently manage over 100 crews and nearly 2,000 pieces of late model equipment.

Customers include investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipalities throughout our work footprint. Our team is our family. We are 100% committed to the safety of our team members and providing industry leading training. We believe we can be the last job you ever want to apply for. Call us family!

• Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation projects from mobilization through project closeout.
• Manage field teams, subcontractors, superintendents, inspectors, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs.
• Monitor project schedules, productivity, costs, and resource allocation to achieve project milestones and financial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, procurement, environmental, and quality teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Lead construction planning meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and client progress reviews.
• Manage change orders, field documentation, daily reports, and construction records.
• Support commissioning activities and project turnover while ensuring a seamless transition to the client.
• Foster positive relationships with utility clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and local stakeholders.

• Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation projects from mobilization through project closeout.
• Manage field teams, subcontractors, superintendents, inspectors, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs.
• Monitor project schedules, productivity, costs, and resource allocation to achieve project milestones and financial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, procurement, environmental, and quality teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Lead construction planning meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and client progress reviews.
• Manage change orders, field documentation, daily reports, and construction records.
• Support commissioning activities and project turnover while ensuring a seamless transition to the client.
• Foster positive relationships with utility clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and local stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects for investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, or municipal utilities.
• Background working on transmission projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
• Experience with EPC project delivery and utility infrastructure construction.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar construction management software.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety credentials.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive substation construction experience within the electrical utility or heavy civil construction industry.
• Extensive experience managing substation construction projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems, substations, foundations, structural steel erection, electrical installation, and utility construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and large field teams simultaneously.
• Proven knowledge of construction scheduling, project controls, budgeting, and cost management.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, utility safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and…