Construction Manager - Substation

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5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Street lighting, and Fiber installations.

$46.00 - $52.00 per hour / $125.00 per day Per Diem / 50-55/hrs week

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Assist with the safety team to ensure all project activities are compliant with the Company’s safety plan and the client on‑site requirements, providing reporting and documentation assistance as needed.
• Ensure all personnel stays compliant with all safety and other site‑specific trainings.
• Continually monitor the safety performance of the group’s projects to ensure compliance with all Company safety policies and procedures. Take immediate corrective action, whenever necessary, to protect employees and company safety performance goals and initiatives.
• Assist in development of the Project Execution Plan and ensure it is implemented and properly executed.
• Participate and lead scheduling and planning activities to ensure construction activities and related tasks are maintained and reported.
• Work with the Company’s PM & Operational manager to develop alternative plans that help the construction team overcome schedule constraints during execution.
• Work with the team on project budget, productivity, and schedule. Understand the construction budget and provide updates to help ensure supervision actively monitors budget.
• Work with the team and equipment team to coordinate selections and with the procurement team to ensure quality and timely delivery of all material and equipment.
• Manage, review, and submit all project‑related deliverables with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Follow a “Best Practices” philosophy by being pro‑active in making creative, timely, and meaningful suggestions to minimize cost and schedule deficiencies.
• Manage the client’s site team relationship during the project execution, serving, trusting, and collaborating to ensure healthy working relations.
• Play a key role in promoting the importance of client satisfaction and its relationship to the company’s reputation and ability to obtain new and repeat business.
• Determine the proper type and use of Company‑owned and rented equipment. Coordinate field repairs as necessary.
• The CM will host a weekly call with managers to review the previous week’s site‑specific safety and progress.
• Participate in weekly meetings to report to the Company management team on progress, updates, and express concerns or troubles encountered on‑site.

• Must be able to multi‑task and work in a schedule‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be a team leader with strong interpersonal and site management skills.
• Proficient computer skills with a strong understanding of Microsoft Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Projects).
• Excellent written (email) and verbal communication skills.
• A record of success in the management of large, complex, and difficult construction projects in the Electrical/Utility industry is required, preferably substation/switchyard construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, finance, and management policies and procedures, as well as innovative and effective communication, interpersonal and leadership techniques to maximize employee and project efficiencies.
• Travel will be a prerequisite, as this is an on‑site position.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) or Four (4) year engineering or construction management related degree or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Utility Industry (Substation preferred).
• Previous project construction manager experience in a related field is required.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is required.
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and a pre‑employment drug screen.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Business Development, Customer Service, and Strategy/Planning

Utilities