Quanta Services

Substation Manager at Southern Electric Corporation (SEC)

Quanta Services • $90K — $120K *
Flowood, MS 39232In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience considered.
  • 10+ years of progressive substation construction experience within the electrical utility or heavy civil construction industry.
  • Extensive experience managing substation construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of transmission systems, substations, foundations, structural steel erection, electrical installation, and utility construction practices.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation projects from mobilization through project closeout.
  • Manage field teams, subcontractors, superintendents, inspectors, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
  • Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Monitor project schedules, productivity, costs, and resource allocation to achieve project milestones.
  • Collaborate closely with various teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
  • Conduct regular site inspections for compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays and costs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact utility construction projects.
  • Access to continued professional development and training.
  • Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
  • Benefits that support a healthy work-life balance.
  • Exposure to various sectors within the electrical utility industry.
Full Job Description
About this Role
  • Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation 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
  • Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation 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.
  • 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.
What You'll Bring
  • 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 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.

About Quanta Services

Quanta Services provides engineering, procurement, and construction services for comprehensive infrastructure needs in the electric power and oil and natural gas industries, both onshore and offshore.

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Learn more about Quanta Services
Size
43,700 employees
Market Cap
$20.3 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$445.6 million
Founded
2008
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$11.2 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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