Substation Construction Manager

The Substation Construction Manager leads onsite substation construction, prioritizing safety, quality, and schedule. The role involves supervising teams, coordinating with stakeholders and EPC firms, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting commissioning/turnover in high-voltage environments.

• Enforce safety protocols, hazard mitigation, and compliance with OSHA/industry standards; ensure safe operations near energized equipment.
• Manage construction activities, supervise teams, monitor tasks, resolve conflicts, and coordinate subcontractors.
• Collaborate with engineers, EPC teams, and stakeholders to address RFIs, change orders, and technical issues.
• Perform inspections, maintain QA/QC records, audit quality, and verify adherence to drawings/specifications (concrete foundations, drill piers, breaker pads, containment).
• Oversee material procurement, take-offs, progress reporting, safety documentation, and post-project lessons learned.
• Maintain open communication with teams, clients, and direct reports; support commissioning through energization and turnover.
• Keep work site clean/organized and handle physical demands in hazardous field conditions.

• Proven experience managing substation or high-voltage construction projects (preferred: 5+ years supervisory).
• Strong knowledge of electrical, civil, mechanical, and structural drawings; familiarity with substation concrete elements.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and hazard identification/mitigation near energized equipment.
• Solid problem-solving skills to address construction issues impacting schedule/quality.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Project) and construction software; strong documentation skills.
• Ability to work extended hours in demanding field conditions with physical requirements.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., OSHA 30) and/or engineering/construction degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

This position supports critical infrastructure delivery in a per diem-eligible onsite role.