Construction Manager I

About the role

Construction Manager (CM) will be engaged in the project from the initiation/definition phase through final commissioning and closeout. Project scopes vary and the CM’s role will adapt accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Group to manage capital projects through the entire life cycle from definition to closeout.
• Participate as a member of project teams to develop project scope, cost estimate, and schedule.
• Participate on‑site field/scope visits and assist others in developing schedules, including critical paths.
• Develop detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements for new facilities.
• Identify required permits and develop detailed estimates.
• Work with Utility Company major accounts regarding outages that affect external/internal customers.
• Develop construction contract bid packages; review responses and participate in vendor selection.
• Conduct pre‑bid meetings with contractors.
• Participate in design constructability reviews for all disciplines (site, foundation, electrical & relay, T‑Line) to eliminate costly expenses.
• Develop detailed construction plan that includes outages, exact work dates, and resource requirements.
• Identify and address all project safety hazards and environmental concerns.
• Monitor and routinely report on construction schedule and cost.
• Perform quality assurance checks during construction.
• Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in‑service date.
• Responsible for closeout of construction contracts and as‑built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all Utility Company procedures, processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide construction management oversight to contractors constructing and commissioning transmission substations and transmission lines across the Utility Company system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Zero to less than one year experience in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution, Construction, Manufacturing, or similar industries (experience required).
• Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Submission of transcripts required.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted in a private or semi‑private office environment with occasional travel to off‑site locations. Field duties involve outdoor work in plant or construction settings, interaction with team members, supervisors, and client personnel, and exposure to plant, construction, and shop areas with extreme noise levels. Safety equipment must be worn as required. Employees may be at multiple job sites in a day, tolerate climate changes, and travel out of town periodically.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing (with or without reasonable accommodation) to communicate effectively.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods (with or without reasonable accommodation).
• Sufficient vision or observational abilities (with or without reasonable accommodation) for analysis and investigations.
• Manual dexterity (with or without reasonable accommodation) for routine office duties.
• Personal mobility and physical reflexes (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform office duties and travel to off‑site locations.