Construction Manager; utilities

Construction Manager (utilities experience)

Location:

Augusta, ME, Binghamton, NY. This role requires field presence throughout the region.

We are seeking a Construction Manager with utilities experience for electric substations, transmission lines, generation upgrades, and related projects. The role involves managing Field Construction Managers, contractor performance, schedule integration, and safety compliance.

• Manage and evaluate Field Construction Managers for electric substation, transmission line, and generation upgrade projects.
• Determine contract resource requirements, service specifications, and monitor contractor performance.
• Coordinate field inspections and sign-offs; prepare punch lists and close-outs.
• Ensure project adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and budget, including CIP, FERC, NERC, and NEISO standards.
• Develop, review, and recommend contract and agreement changes impacting project execution.
• Collaborate with management staff to resolve problems and coordinate with field managers.
• Integrate construction management into planning, scheduling, cost tracking, installation, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Ensure timely procurement of construction materials and proper material handling plans.
• Schedule coordination with other functional areas.
• Provide constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection, and civil standards.
• Identify construction risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Assist in emergency response for substation and line transmission system issues.
• Contribute to the budget process and cost control.
• Support negotiations and joint planning with other utilities.
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

• Minimum 10 years of progressive electric utility industry experience (substations, transmission, distribution, gas, hydro, or Smart Grids).
• Minimum 7 years of construction management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
• Five years supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel daily to construction sites and attend meetings.
• Proficient with information technology:
  Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and Microsoft Project.
• Strong communication, presentation, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

Expected compensation range is $105,000 – $133,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life, short‑ and long‑term disability, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, flexible work options, recognition programs, employee assistance, and voluntary benefits.

We are a world‑class engineering services organization committed to safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We transform infrastructure and energy systems through data and technology while fostering a culture of growth and impact.

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