Senior Construction Manager - Utility Compounds
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Position Summary The Senior Construction Manager Utility Compounds is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of complex utilities construction project.
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Responsibilities
- Lead construction execution of utility compounds projects from notice to proceed through turnover
- Develop and manage detailed construction execution plans, phasing, sequencing, and site logistics
- Oversee daily construction activities including civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical work
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project controls for integrated EPC delivery
- Review IFB/IFC drawings, constructability, and specifications; provide feedback on design optimizations
- Manage constructability reviews, field change requests, RFIs, submittals, and technical queries
- Support commissioning and energization activities including test plans, punch lists, and turnover documentation
- Champion safety culture; conduct site safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and field safety audits
- Ensure quality control and assurance processes; monitor work against drawings, standards, and codes
- Develop and maintain construction schedules; track progress and implement corrective actions
- Collaborate on project budgets and forecasts; monitor field productivity and cost performance
- Provide leadership to field teams and subcontractors; mentor junior construction staff
Requirements
- Experience in construction management of utility compounds projects (transmission, distribution, substations, underground/overhead systems)
- Ability to lead multiple projects from pre construction through commissioning
- Strong safety leadership and compliance with OSHA, NESC, and utility safety requirements
- Experience with constructability reviews, RFIs, submittals, and change management
- Proficiency in schedule and cost management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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Position Summary
- The Senior Construction Manager Utility Compounds is responsible for leading the planning, coordination, and execution of complex utilities construction projects, including transmission and distribution lines, substations, underground duct banks, and associated civil works.
- This role oversees multiple projects from pre construction through commissioning, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and utility specific specifications.
- The position will interface with owners, utilities, EPC partners, contractors, engineers, and regulatory agencies, and will provide leadership to field construction teams across multiple concurrent projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the construction execution of utility compounds projects (transmission, distribution, substations, underground/overhead systems) from notice to proceed through turnover.
- Develop and manage detailed construction execution plans, phasing, sequencing, and site logistics to optimize safety, schedule, and cost.
- Oversee daily construction activities, including civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical work, ensuring adherence to design documents, utility standards, and contract requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project controls to support an integrated EPC/project delivery approach.
- Review IFB/IFC drawings, constructability, and specifications; provide feedback to engineering and project management on design optimizations and risk mitigation.
- Manage constructability reviews, field change requests, RFIs, submittals, and technical queries, ensuring timely resolution.
- Support commissioning and energization activities, including test plans, punch lists, and turnover documentation.
- Champion a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA, NESC, and utility safety requirements.
- Conduct and/or oversee site safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and field safety audits; enforce stop work authority when conditions are unsafe.
- Ensure quality control and assurance processes are implemented and maintained; monitor work against drawings, standards, and applicable codes.
- Coordinate inspections with utilities and third party inspectors; ensure closure of non conformances and punch list items.
- Maintain compliance with environmental permits, right of way conditions, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience in construction management of utility compounds projects (transmission, distribution, substations, underground/overhead systems)
- Ability to lead multiple projects from pre construction through commissioning
- Strong safety leadership and compliance with OSHA, NESC, and utility safety requirements
- Experience with constructability reviews, RFIs, submittals, and change management
- Proficiency in schedule and cost management
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
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