Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent experience considered.
10+ years of substation construction experience in electrical utility or heavy civil construction.
Extensive experience with substation below grade/foundation projects.
Strong knowledge of transmission systems, substations, and utility construction.
Proficient in construction scheduling, budgeting, and cost management.
Familiarity with OSHA regulations and utility safety standards.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of substation below grade/foundation projects from start to finish.
Manage field teams and subcontractors to ensure project efficiency and safety.
Ensure compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
Monitor project schedules, costs, and resources to meet objectives.
Conduct site inspections to enforce safety and quality standards.
Identify construction risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Foster relationships with utility clients and local stakeholders.
Benefits
Engagement in a proactive safety culture.
Opportunities to collaborate across diverse teams in project management and engineering.
Travel opportunities throughout the Southeast region for project assignments.
Full Job Description
About this Role
Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation below grade/ foundation projects from mobilization through project closeout.
Manage field teams, subcontractors, superintendents, inspectors, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs.
Monitor project schedules, productivity, costs, and resource allocation to achieve project milestones and financial objectives.
Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, procurement, environmental, and quality teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays and cost impacts.
Lead construction planning meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and client progress reviews.
Manage change orders, field documentation, daily reports, and construction records.
Support commissioning activities and project turnover while ensuring a seamless transition to the client.
Foster positive relationships with utility clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and local stakeholders.
What You'll Do
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
10+ years of progressive substation construction experience within the electrical utility or heavy civil construction industry.
Extensive experience managing substation below grade/ foundation construction projects.
Strong understanding of transmission systems, substations, foundations, structural steel erection, electrical installation, and utility construction practices.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and large field teams simultaneously.
Proven knowledge of construction scheduling, project controls, budgeting, and cost management.
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, utility safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction contracts.
Willingness to travel throughout South East based on project assignments.
What You'll Bring
Preferred Experience
Experience managing projects for investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, or municipal utilities.
Background working on transmission projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
Experience with EPC project delivery and utility infrastructure construction.
Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar construction management software.
OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety credentials.
