Construction Manager - Substation - South Carolina

Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) · Charlotte, SC area · Full‑time · No relocation · No visa sponsorship

About the role

Responsible for coordination of construction on small projects. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager or Operations Manager. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. Safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site, and decision. You’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience across power, water, grid, and industrial markets.

Responsibilities

• Provides the site construction teams the means, methods, and staffing to support construction of Substations.
• Works with EH&S group to develop and maintain safety program associated with Substation Construction activities.
• Develops and maintains Construction procedures and quality programs associated with the Construction of Substation work.
• Identifies and supports the sourcing of tooling and equipment necessary for the installation of Substation.
• Supports Substation project proposals including development of staffing, equipment, and other direct and indirect quantities and costs to support estimate development.
• Leads and participates in design constructability reviews.
• Supports subcontract developments for projects as needed.
• Active involvement in project risk reviews including identifying and developing mitigation plans associated with Substation Construction.
• Assists site team in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety.
• Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to Operations Manager, Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager. Takes necessary actions to maintain targets.
• Develops corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met.
• Verifies that all equipment, material, manpower and resources needed to support Project Schedule are available and on site.
• Reviews all timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment request.
• Develops a stable working relationship with Client and assigned subcontractor(s).
• Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope.
• Identifies potential back charges and out of scope issues and reports to Construction Manager. Supports commercial recovery process.
• Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities.
• Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 5+ years construction supervisory experience required.
• OSHA Training.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred qualifications

• Substation construction experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering and Transmission Line Craft experience as lineman and above preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as Construction Manager level or above in a Substation environment.
• Knowledge of project budget process and tools.
• Knowledge of department budget process and tools.
• Knowledge of Project controls.
• Risk assessment/management.
• Administrative policies and procedures.
• Construction Project Management Systems.
• Conceptual planning ability.
• Conflict management skills.
• Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising).
• Multi‑tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work).
• Presentation skills.
• Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve).
• Project management skills.
• Communication and meeting skills.
• Time reporting systems.
• Expense reporting policies and procedures.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking is preferred.

Certifications

• OSHA Training

Work environment & physical demands

Physical demands

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move, and walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12‑hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work environment

• Typical construction site environment: requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 °F) or very cold (below 32 °F) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre‑taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan, and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance‑based bonus program eligibility.
• 100% ESOP‑owned company — employee‑owners share in financial rewards through stock ownership.

Pay

Salary Plan CNS: Construction Services, Job Grade 016

Schedule

Full‑time