Construction Manager - Substations

EarthStream Global

$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of construction management experience in substation or power infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of high-voltage systems and electrical safety practices
  • Experience collaborating with utilities, EPC contractors, or heavy civil/electrical contractors
  • Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex site logistics
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills
  • Familiarity with US electrical codes and utility requirements
  • Willingness to travel or relocate as required

Responsibilities

  • Manage site-based activities for substation construction projects
  • Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning work across contractors
  • Oversee project schedules, budgets, and quality control
  • Enforce compliance with safety policies and utility standards
  • Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and resolve site issues
  • Ensure adherence to construction drawings and technical specifications
  • Support testing and energization activities with utility stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate progress reports and communicate risks or changes

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact power projects
  • Involvement in a growing market sector focused on renewable integration and grid modernization
  • Opportunity to lead complex construction projects across the country
  • Engagement in a collaborative environment with diverse teams and contractors
Full Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead the delivery of substation construction projects across the United States. This role is critical to the successful execution of high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects supporting utilities, renewable integration, and grid modernization.
The Construction Manager will oversee all site-based activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and in compliance with technical, regulatory, and quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-impact power projects in a growing market sector.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage on-site construction activities for new-build and expansion substation projects (distribution, transmission, and high-voltage)
  • Coordinate civil, structural, electrical, and commissioning works across multiple contractors and trades
  • Oversee project schedules, field budgets, quality control, and daily construction operations
  • Enforce strict compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, and utility safety standards
  • Lead subcontractor coordination meetings and resolve site issues proactively
  • Ensure adherence to construction drawings, technical specifications, and approved methods
  • Support testing, energization, and close-out activities in coordination with utility stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate progress reporting and communicate risks, delays, or changes to project leadership
Required Qualifications
  • 7 years of construction management or supervisory experience within substation or power infrastructure projects
  • Strong understanding of high-voltage systems, substation construction sequencing, and electrical safety practices
  • Proven experience working with utilities, EPC contractors, or heavy civil/electrical contractors
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex site logistics
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with US electrical codes, standards, and utility requirements
  • Willingness to travel or relocate to project sites as required
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience with transmission & distribution (T&D) or renewable interconnection projects
  • OSHA 30 certification
  • Proficiency with construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project)
  • Working knowledge of commissioning and energization processes

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