Carters, Inc

Construction Manager

Carters, Inc$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in construction management or field supervision for high-voltage substations/switchyards.
  • Expertise in substation construction methods for voltage classes (69 kV-500 kV preferred).
  • Strong grasp of construction safety norms for energized work and switching.
  • Skilled in managing projects including schedule, budget, and subcontractor performance.
  • Ability to read and interpret various substation drawings and specifications.
  • Familiar with project scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or MS Project.
  • OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain) required.
  • Valid driver's license and readiness to travel/relocate for projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily construction operations for substation and switchyard projects.
  • Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure compliance with safety plans and standards.
  • Develop and maintain the construction schedule, manage critical path activities.
  • Oversee project budgets, track costs, and manage change orders.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with project standards.
  • Manage outages and energization sequences with utility operations.
  • Ensure quality assurance in the field and verify compliance with design and codes.
  • Provide constructability insights during design and pre-construction phases.
  • Supervise materials and equipment management on-site.
  • Conduct project meetings and report on metrics to stakeholders.
  • Facilitate commissioning, punch list, and project closeout activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead complex, high-stakes construction projects.
  • Work within a collaborative team that prioritizes safety and quality.
  • Access to advanced project management tools and methodologies.
  • Professional development opportunities in a growing field.
  • Engagement with diverse industry clients including utilities and large sectors.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation and switchyard projects, including civil/foundations, structural steel, bus and rigid/strain conductor, equipment setting (transformers, breakers, switches, CCVTs, capacitor banks), grounding, control enclosures, and conduit/cable installation.
  • Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce site safety plans, job hazard analyses, energized-work and switching/clearance procedures, and OSHA compliance for all crews and subcontractors.
  • Develop, maintain, and drive the construction schedule; identify critical path activities, manage float, and resolve constraints to keep the project on track.
  • Manage project budgets, track cost against estimate, review and approve subcontractor pay applications, and control change orders and field directives.
  • Direct and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews; review scopes, manage productivity, and hold partners accountable to contract and quality standards.
  • Coordinate outages, switching, and energization sequences with the owner/utility operations and protection & control teams to minimize system disruption.
  • Lead QA/QC in the field; verify work conforms to design drawings, specifications, utility standards, and applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NETA, and client standards).
  • Provide constructability input to engineering during design and pre-construction; flag conflicts, sequencing issues, and material/long-lead risks early.
  • Manage material receiving, inspection, laydown, and equipment storage in coordination with procurement.
  • Run owner and project meetings; report on safety, progress, cost, schedule, and risks to internal leadership and clients.
  • Oversee commissioning support, punch list resolution, redline/as-built documentation, and project closeout.
  • Maintain accurate field records, daily reports, RFIs, and submittals.

Required Qualifications
  • 7+ years of construction management or field supervision experience on high-voltage substation and/or switchyard projects.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of substation construction means and methods across voltage classes (69 kV-500 kV preferred).
  • Strong understanding of construction safety, including energized work, switching/clearances, and grounding practices.
  • Proven ability to manage schedule, budget, subcontractors, and QA/QC on EPC or owner-side projects.
  • Working knowledge of substation drawings (one-lines, three-lines, plans/sections, grounding, and physical layouts) and the ability to interpret specifications.
  • Proficiency with scheduling and project tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) and standard reporting software.
  • OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to and relocate near project sites as required.

Requirements
  • Experience delivering greenfield, expansion, and brownfield/energized substation projects.
  • Background in EPC delivery and familiarity with NERC/FERC compliance considerations.
  • Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and energization activities.
  • Prior work with investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or large industrial/data center clients.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.

About Carters, Inc

Carter's, Inc. operates as a children's apparel and accessories company in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International. Its Carter's brand products include baby products, such as bodysuits, pants, dresses, knit sets, blankets, layette essentials, bibs, booties, sleep and play products, rompers, and jumpers; play clothes comprising knit and woven cotton apparel; sleepwear products consisting of pajamas in cotton, fleece, and ploy-jersey; and other products, including bedding, outerwear, swimwear, footwear, socks, diaper bags, gift sets, toys, and hair accessories. The company also provides products under the OshKosh brand name, which comprise play clothes in denim, fleece, and other fabrics for sizes newborn to 14. It sells its products through company-operated stores, department stores, and online, as well as through other retail outlets, such as specialty stores, national chains, and mass merchants. As of January 2, 2021, the company operated approximately 800 Carter's retail stores, 100 OshKosh retail stores, and its products were available in approximately 18,000 department stores and other retail outlets in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Carter's, Inc. was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Learn more about Carters, Inc
Size
15,900 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$109.7 million
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
+1.7%
Revenue
$3 billion
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