Senior Construction Manager - High Voltage

William Charles Electric, a MasTec company, is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to support assigned renewables and power delivery projects. The role oversees the full scope of these projects, providing leadership across all key disciplines and managing the entire construction site operation to ensure safe, high-quality, and on-schedule delivery. Responsibilities vary by project and client, offering dynamic challenges.

Travel & Project Assignment

• Position is open to candidates living in any city or state in the continental United States.
• This is a traveling position with work sites primarily in the Midwest, but may include Eastern and Western states.
• Up to 75% travel required (e.g., 3 weeks per month) by automobile, commercial airlines, rental vehicles, and public transportation.
• Must be able to lodge in public facilities and have a valid driver’s license.
• A corporate credit card will be issued for travel expenses; employees must maintain expense records and receipts, and complete monthly transactions in Concur.

Company Overview

With over a century of experience, William Charles Construction is guided by a “Do it Right the First Time” work ethic. The company specializes in heavy civil construction, environmental management, and mining and materials production, supporting complex projects. As part of MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment, the company generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue and operates across renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building sectors. MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, employs over 35,000 people across 400 offices nationwide and is ranked #1 in Power and among the top contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR).

Responsibilities

• Communicate, promote, and comply with all company safety policies, goals, vision, and campaigns.
• Manage the project team alongside the Project Manager (PM) to foster a respectful, constructive, and positive work environment.
• Oversee the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the project.
• Supervise construction workers, supervisors, Construction Managers, Foremen, trade workers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Monitor and direct construction site progress, ensuring adherence to schedules and budgets.
• Recognize the need for and support negotiations for Change Orders facilitated by the Assistant Project Manager (APM) or PM.
• Determine labor and equipment requirements for projects and monitor project costs to stay within budget.
• Ensure production schedules are maintained and adapt to project cost indexes as needed.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with large employee groups, owners, or engineers.
• Maintain and enforce discipline on the jobsite.
• Interview, hire, and train direct reports; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; and address complaints or resolve problems.
• Collaborate with the Client’s site management team to meet expectations and ensure satisfaction with a safely constructed and quality-installed product.
• Work with the PM to align client expectations with the agreement and scope of work.
• Foster a positive environment to support coaching and mentoring of apprentices.
• Ensure accurate classification for Prevailing Wage & Apprenticeship (PWA) compliance when applicable.
• Involve the PWA team prior to the start of work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of related construction industry experience, including knowledge of construction techniques, estimating, and construction management.
• Previous experience in a supervisory role overseeing more than three trades (e.g., civil, electrical) on projects with revenue values of $10M–$100M+.
• Self-perform construction project experience, including overseeing large field teams of 25+ staff.

Benefits

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation: $150,000–$180,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care).

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, and Weight Management programs.
• Discounted National Gym Membership.

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Bereavement Leave.
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program.
• Group legal plan.