Construction Manager

Carter Support Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Support Services is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead day-to-day HV substation and switchyard construction efforts. You will supervise civil, structural, electrical, and control works, upholding safety, schedule, and budget expectations across projects.

The role requires travel to project sites, coordination with owner utilities, and strong QA/QC discipline. A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7+ years’ experience are expected, with OSHA 30 preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in construction management or field supervision for high-voltage substations.
• Experience with EPC or owner-side projects and NERC/FERC considerations.
• Knowledge of substation drawings and interpretations of specs.
• OSHA 30 certification or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel/relocate near sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation projects, including civil/foundations and equipment setting.
• Enforce safety plans, OSHA compliance, and job hazard analyses.
• Develop and drive construction schedule; manage critical path and constraints.
• Manage budgets, subcontractors, pay apps, and change orders.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews; ensure quality and contract adherence.
• Coordinate outages and energization sequences with owner/utility teams.
• Lead QA/QC in the field; verify conformance to designs and codes.
• Provide constructability input to engineering; flag conflicts early.
• Oversee material receiving, laydown, storage; maintain field records and reports.
• Lead meetings; report safety, progress, cost, schedule, and risks.

Skills

Construction management

Substation construction means

Safety leadership

Schedule management

QA/QC supervision

Reading electrical drawings

Travel and relocation

Proficiency with scheduling tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation and switchyard projects, including civil/foundations, structural steel, bus and rigid/strain conductor, equipment setting (transformers, breakers, switches, CCVTs, capacitor banks), grounding, control enclosures, and conduit/cable installation.

• Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce site safety plans, job hazard analyses, energized-work and switching/clearance procedures, and OSHA compliance for all crews and subcontractors.

• Develop, maintain, and drive the construction schedule; identify critical path activities, manage float, and resolve constraints to keep the project on track.

• Manage project budgets, track cost against estimate, review and approve subcontractor pay applications, and control change orders and field directives.

• Direct and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews; review scopes, manage productivity, and hold partners accountable to contract and quality standards.

• Coordinate outages, switching, and energization sequences with the owner/utility operations and protection & control teams to minimize system disruption.

• Lead QA/QC in the field; verify work conforms to design drawings, specifications, utility standards, and applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NETA, and client standards).

• Provide constructability input to engineering during design and pre-construction; flag conflicts, sequencing issues, and material/long-lead risks early.

• Manage material receiving, inspection, laydown, and equipment storage in coordination with procurement.

• Run owner and project meetings; report on safety, progress, cost, schedule, and risks to internal leadership and clients.

• Oversee commissioning support, punch list resolution, redline/as-built documentation, and project closeout.

• Maintain accurate field records, daily reports, RFIs, and submittals.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction management or field supervision experience on high-voltage substation and/or switchyard projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of substation construction means and methods across voltage classes (69 kV–500 kV preferred).

• Strong understanding of construction safety, including energized work, switching/clearances, and grounding practices.

• Proven ability to manage schedule, budget, subcontractors, and QA/QC on EPC or owner-side projects.

• Working knowledge of substation drawings (one-lines, three-lines, plans/sections, grounding, and physical layouts) and the ability to interpret specifications.

• Proficiency with scheduling and project tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) and standard reporting software.

• OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).

• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to and relocate near project sites as required.

Requirements

• Experience delivering greenfield, expansion, and brownfield/energized substation projects.

• Background in EPC delivery and familiarity with NERC/FERC compliance considerations.

• Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and energization activities.

• Prior work with investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or large industrial/data center clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.