Construction Manager

Job Title

Field Construction Manager

Rochester, NY;
Mechanicville, NY.

Field / Office

$103,939 to $129,924.

The Field Construction Manager (FCM) – Hydro Engineering is responsible for coordinating and overseeing on-site construction and commissioning activities across multiple projects and programs, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, safety, environmental regulations, quality, and cost-effective completion of NYSEG and RG&E hydroelectric projects throughout New York State.

• General Tasks
  • Provide technical expertise on hydroelectric projects.
  • Determine contract resource requirements and manage contractor performance.
  • Coordinate field inspections and sign‑offs, including safety and environmental.
  • Ensure functional testing is complete in preparation for commissioning.
  • Ensure contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, etc.
  • Record and capture on‑site project information and communicate to the project team.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports.
  • Develop and maintain as‑built documentation.
  • Lead timely resolution of construction issues and coordinate activities.
  • Provide constructability feedback.
• Safety
  • Maintain safety awareness and enforce contractor safety policies.
  • Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to contractors and project managers.
  • Review site‑specific health and safety plans and provide feedback.
  • Provide safety orientation and daily tailboards to on‑site personnel.
  • Adhere to company policies, CIP, FERC, NERC, NYISO.
  • Ensure construction resources are managed within schedule and budget.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 10+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Associate’s degree with a minimum of 20 years relevant experience, or High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 25 years relevant experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project and/or Primavera.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• 3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of related electric utility and/or power generation experience, with construction management experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel to construction sites on a day‑to‑day and/or week‑to‑week basis for an extended period, attend meetings.

• Extensive knowledge of construction management practices applicable to power generation and water retaining structure construction, including commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of power generation and associated operating systems.
• Knowledge of government regulations, including FERC, OSHA, NESC, NEC and industry codes affecting electric utilities.
• Knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations and administration.
• Extensive experience completing on‑site technical inspections, including material deliveries.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation, cost estimating, invoicing, project scheduling, and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret civil/mechanical/electrical drawings, and technical manuals/specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, including correspondence, reports, and other business documents.
• Working knowledge of best practices in safety policies and procedures.
• Effective leadership, project management and organizational skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Results‑oriented.

• Develop self & others
• Empower to grow
• Collaborate and share
• Be a role model
• Focus to achieve results
• Be agile

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

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February 6 2026