Construction Manager-Level 3 - Senior (11 - 15 Years)
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Overview
Job Description
Position SummaryThe Construction Manager (CM) serves as the field leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful execution of substation and transmission construction projects. Acting as the primary liaison between field activities and the General Manager, the CM ensures adherence to engineering design, contract requirements, environmental regulations, safety standards, and project schedules. This role typically involves 20% office responsibilities and 80% field oversight.
Core Responsibilities
- Pre Construction Preparation
Review and understand all contract documents.
Review contractor Safety Plan; coordinate with Safety team.
Conduct kickoff meetings and orientations.
Understand permits, agreements, drawings, schedules, QA/QC, submittals.
Set expectations and train the team.
- Project Location & Site Assessment
Identify county, town, site.
Determine greenfield or brownfield.
Assess access and constraints.
- Scope of Work Execution
Review drawings, specs, engineering packages.
Define structures, equipment, systems.
Identify demolition needs.
Align with engineering documents.
- Schedule & Timeline Management
Ensure schedule adherence.
Monitor milestones and critical path.
Escalate delays.
- Material Management
Compare drawings with EOR BOM.
Confirm material delivery/storage.
Verify nameplates/specs.
Track shortages and damages.
- Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Confirm permits.
Ensure SWPPP and environmental compliance.
Coordinate crossing approvals.
- Safety Leadership
Enforce HASP.
Encourage proactive safety culture.
Conduct daily safety meetings.
- Field Oversight & QA
Ensure compliance with specifications.
Conduct daily walkdowns.
Document progress.
- Reporting & Tracking
Collect own data.
Submit weekly reports and trackers.
Manage team reporting.
- Fiscal Oversight
Track variances.
Review invoices.
Identify cost drivers.
- Contract Management
Ensure compliance with contract.
Address non conformances.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
Maintain strong contractor relationships.
Communicate with PM.
Direct public inquiries appropriately.
- Resource Coordination
- Utilize environmental, safety, SME, and land teams.
Minimum Expectations
Accurate reporting.
Safety leadership.
Field engagement.
Strong contract/material management.
Effective communication.
Qualifications
Substation/industrial construction experience.
Strong understanding of drawings.
Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements.
Proficiency on Computer
Strong communication/leadership.
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
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