Lead, Construction Manager, Transmission

Lead, Construction Manager, Transmission

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Eversource is looking for a Supervisor, Construction located in Eastern Massachusetts. You will be responsible for the construction management and quality assurance of transmission line, distribution line, and substation projects. You will determine project staffing requirements and oversee internal/external construction staff. You will work with Project Managers, Engineering, Scheduling, Contract Administration, other Transmission Group managers, Local Control Center/ Operations Centers, Legal, Purchasing, and field staff to ensure the safe and timely completion of work meeting Eversource's quality standards.

You will ensure compliance with environmental programs, policies, rules, and regulations; direct safety awareness and compliance initiatives within the department; and monitor the safety and environmental performance of contractors. You will be responsible for the performance of onsite resources and for interacting with external labor management to ensure the evaluation and performance of external resources to meet Eversource standards.

• Develop and manage a construction team scaled to ensure comprehensive management of all construction activities
• Manage all construction-related activity including budget, schedule, contract adherence, and compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
• Lead and document constructability reviews
• Lead development of required project Outage & Energization (O&E) plans
• Conduct O&E review with outage coordination
• Ensure on-time submittal of associated permit requests in accordance with defined application requirements
• Ensure bid documents include complete and clearly defined scopes of work
• Develop construction bid documents including detailed schedule of values
• Ensure all materials are identified, ordered and delivery schedules meet project requirements
• Collaborate with Project Manager and procurement to conduct bid reviews and recommendations for award
• Develop and maintain accurate construction cash flow
• Develop and maintain construction risk matrix
• Coordinate internal and external resources as required to support the project
• Schedule, lead and document comprehensive weekly project construction meetings
• Document and manage RFIs, ECNs and CORs in accordance with defined procedures
• Maintain clear and open communication with all supporting organizations
• Ensure construction schedule accuracy
• Ensure contractor adherence to the Construction Quality Assurance plan
• Manage all “out-of-scope” work with cost and schedule impact communications
• Set clear expectations for construction safety performance with the project team
• Investigate and resolve safety issues or concerns promptly
• Notify promptly of any deviations in safety, compliance, conformance, schedule or budget
• Ensure courteous and professional on-site public interactions
• Collaborate with Project Manager to validate and process invoices promptly
• Ensure all documentation and activities required for project closeout are completed
• Mentor junior staff to foster career development

• Detailed knowledge of transmission, substation, and distribution construction
• Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices, procedures, and safety requirements
• Strong human resource management and business planning skills
• Working knowledge of information technology and the use of Eversource’s office automation and information systems
• Good written and oral communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or the equivalent

• A minimum of eight (8) to ten (10) years of construction, maintenance, or related experience
• Experience in Energy Delivery and transmission is preferred
• Supervisory experience of both non-bargaining unit and bargaining unit employees is preferred
• Or equivalent degree

• Must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license

• Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required
• Must be available to travel between MA/CT/NH if necessary