Southwire Company

Manager, Construction

Southwire Company$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 5-7 years of construction management experience
  • Expertise in field operations and project management roles
  • Preferred: 8-11 years of experience in utility, transmission, or industrial environments
  • Certifications in project management methodologies
  • Strong leadership and management skills

Responsibilities

  • Champion safety and quality culture by monitoring compliance with regulations and standards
  • Collaborate with project manager to create construction execution plans aligned with project goals
  • Lead subcontractor and field personnel coordination to ensure effective project execution
  • Monitor construction costs and implement corrective actions for budget adherence
  • Oversee construction phases from mobilization through commissioning
  • Resolve on-site construction issues and adapt plans to meet safety and quality objectives
  • Support consistent execution practices across HV projects by reinforcing standards and identifying improvements

Benefits

  • 401k with matching
  • Family and individual insurance packages (health, life, dental, vision)
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Long & short-term disability
  • Supplemental insurance plans
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
  • Parental leave
Full Job Description


Location: Carrollton Headquarters

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading field-level construction execution across Services projects. This role serves as the primary owner of construction readiness, field team member management, subcontractor coordination, field safety alignment, and execution sequencing. The Construction Manager bridges the gap between project management and field operations, enabling consistent execution, improved safety performance, schedule adherence, and margin protection as the Services portfolio continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a champion of Southwire's Safety & Quality Culture of Zero by inspecting and monitoring work execution to ensure compliance with safety regulations, internal quality processes and standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
  • Partner with the Project Manager to develop detailed construction execution plans and timelines that align with the overall project schedule, scope, and budget.
  • Lead and coordinate subcontractors and site personnel while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, customers, sales agents, project management, and internal leadership to ensure alignment and effective execution.
  • Monitor construction-related costs, identify potential variances, and support corrective actions to ensure projects remain within approved financial limits.
  • Oversee all phases of construction execution, from mobilization through commissioning and testing, ensuring work is properly sequenced and completed on schedule.
  • Proactively resolve on-site construction issues, adjust execution plans as needed, and escalate risks appropriately to maintain schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
  • Support consistent construction execution practices across HV projects by providing field feedback, identifying improvement opportunities, and reinforcing disciplined execution standards.


Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field of study

5-7 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

Construction Management, Field Operations, Project Management Roles

Preferred Education & Experience

8-11 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise: Utility, Transmission, or Industrial environments

Licenses and Certifications:

Project Management Methodologies

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes

Number of direct reports: 10+

Travel

Domestic, occasionally international - up to 75% of time

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting - 5% of time/Weight 45

Climbing - 5% of time

Kneeling/Stooping - 5% of time

Driving - 10% of time

Moving - 10% of time

Standing - 20% of time

Sitting - 15% of time

Walking - 20% of time

Pushing/Pulling - 10% of time/Weight 45

Working Conditions

  • Office
  • Various Shifts
  • Overtime, Weekends & Holidays
  • Extreme Heat/Cold
  • Heights/Elevated Platforms
  • Confined Spaces
  • Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals
  • Loud Noise


Equipment

  • Hard Hat
  • Computer/Keyboard
  • Safety Glasses
  • Safety Shoes
  • Safety Vest
  • Radio/Walkie


Competencies

Attracts Top Talent
Communicates Effectively
Courage
Decision Quality
Drives Results
Financial Acumen

Skills

Business Acumen
Critical Thinking
Forecasting
Hazard Analysis
Influencing Skills
Project Planning
Project Risk Management
Project Schedules
Safety Audits
Team Building
Benefits We Offer:
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

About Southwire Company

Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
Learn more about Southwire Company
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1937

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