Utility Senior Substation Construction Manager - D.C. Metro area

ExecuPOWER

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree; minimum 7 years of construction experience (degree may be substituted by experience)
  • At least 3 years managing construction projects in the power utility industry, ideally with self-perform contractors
  • Completion of or ability to obtain OSHA 10 or 30 Construction Outreach Safety Training Course
  • Ability to work in physically demanding settings on active construction sites
  • Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, during storm events

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and evaluate onsite performance of resources for future project planning
  • Resolve engineering design issues and field barriers to maintain schedule integrity
  • Act as liaison between client, utility, and project teams; manage project scope and change orders
  • Monitor project safety; conduct weekly safety audits and job briefings
  • Review contractor quality assurance; ensure compliance through audits and inspections
  • Lead construction progress meetings; complete necessary training and report back to client

Benefits

  • Paid holidays, PTO, summer hours, and parental leave
  • Company growth of over 170% last year with 50% growth projected for the next year
  • Tuition assistance and support for certifications and continuing education
  • Flexible work schedules
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, vision plans, HSA contributions, and daycare FSAs
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage, supplemental life insurance, and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Senior Construction Manager needed for a direct opportunity with ExecuPOWER in Washington DC Region.

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

  • Manage onsite project construction, ensuring all work is performed to standard, within budget, and on schedule, and assessing risk to minimize adverse conditions affecting projects and personnel
  • Manage the task being performed by contracted construction resources to maximize productivity, safety, quality, diversity, and cost savings
  • Willingness to work extended hours over weekends and holidays during storm events
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding setting on active construction sites


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Monitor performance and evaluate capabilities of onsite resources to determine future use for the client
  • Resolve engineering design issues and field barriers to prevent delays to the schedule
  • Act as a liaison between the client/utility and work groups required to execute project schedule, control project scope, and manage change orders and on-site materials management. Lead job site walk downs and meetings with engineering, construction, and project management personnel
  • Monitor project safety, perform weekly safety audits, and participate in job briefings and daily tailgates. Assist in Root Cause Investigations, Apparent Cause Evaluations, and operating incident reviews as requested
  • Review contractor quality assurance and verify compliance through quality audits, inspections, or surveillances
  • Lead construction progress meetings and complete required ExecuPOWER and Client trainings as well as provide detailed reports back to the client


What You Need to Bring to the Table:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree and a minimum of 7 years' experience in a construction field environment. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirements
  • Minimum 3 years managing construction projects in the power utility industry, preferably with self-perform contractors
  • Completion of/or ability to obtain OSHA 10 or 30 Construction Outreach Safety Training Course


Benefits of Working with ExecuPOWER:
  • Time Off: Paid holidays, PTO, summer hours, and parental leave.
  • Career Growth: Our company has experienced over 170% growth in the past year, with an additional 50% growth projected next year.
  • Education Support: Tuition assistance, certifications, and continuing education opportunities.
  • Flexibility: Enjoy flexible work schedules.
  • Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match.
  • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans, health savings account contributions, and daycare flexible savings accounts.
  • Additional Benefits: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, supplemental life insurance, and pet insurance.


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