Construction Manager

Willdan Group, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Willdan Group, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee multiple HV energy retrofit projects across the United States. The role requires extensive field leadership, coordination with subcontractors and clients, and strong scheduling and budgeting skills.

Ideal candidates bring 5-7 years of field operations experience in high voltage and renewable energy, with knowledge of substations, microgrids, and BESS. Willdan emphasizes safety, QA/QC, and proactive problem solving.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in construction management for high voltage/renewable projects.
• Experience with data center substations, microgrids, and BESS preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent energy construction projects across the U.S. for HV and renewables.
• Provide cost and constructability input during design phases.
• Coordinate submittals, schedules, subcontractors and field activities.
• Lead construction meetings with subcontractors, APG teams and clients.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules including 3-week lookahead.
• Ensure adherence to specifications, QA/QC, and safety standards.
• Oversee closeout documentation and as-built drawings.
• Capture and manage field redlines and ensure accurate docs.
• Maintain construction management software per company standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive project success.

Skills

High voltage & renewables

Construction management

Field operations

Substation experience

Team leadership

Budget management

QA/QC

Client relations

Scheduling

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Construction management software

Job description

APG is a leading EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor specializing in complex, high-value electrical infrastructure projects, including high-voltage substations, utility-scale and commercial solar installations, microgrids, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and other advanced electrical solutions for data centers, industrial facilities, and commercial clients. We deliver turnkey solutions that power the future with reliability, efficiency, and innovation.

The role requires full-time nationwide travel with a structured 3 weeks on and 1 week at home travel schedule. Candidates must be prepared to travel to project sites across the U.S. The Construction Manager oversees several concurrent mid-sized high voltage energy retrofit construction projects throughout the US. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years total professional experience that includes a wide range of experience in field operations and construction means and methods for high voltage and renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate success in the following skills and abilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent energy construction projects across the U.S for high voltage and renewable energy projects.
• Provide valuable cost and constructability input during the design phase.
• Coordinate submittal, schedules, subcontractors and field activities.
• Lead construction meetings with subcontractors, APG teams, and clients.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules (including 3-week lookahead).
• Ensure strict adherence to construction specifications QA/QC, and safety standards.
• Oversee project closeout documentation, and as-bult drawings.
• Capture and manage field redlines and ensure accurate project documentation.
• Maintain construction management software per company standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure project success.

Job Requirements / Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel extensively nationwide.
• 5-7 years of construction management experience with strong field operations background for high voltage and renewable energy projects.
• Experience with data center substations, microgrids, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is required.
• Strong knowledge of the construction means, methods, and energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and quality simultaneously.
• Ability to lead teams, subcontractors, and client interactions effectively.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of leading confidently in identifying, correcting and/or avoiding potential schedule, budget or quality issues. The ability to make decisions, while balancing cost implications, to avoid disruptions in the work or customers' operations is required.
• Be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee and Subcontractor performance.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish project's goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Thorough understanding of Company and industry practices, policies, and standards.
• Desire and capability to lead others in the construction process.
• Effectively engage clients in the construction process. Respond to client concerns in an effective and timely manner.
• Possess excellent organizational skills. Capable of maintaining project documentation and working on multiple activities/projects at one time.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to lift up to 50lbs and climb ladders as needed.
• Willingness to work in field environments across varying job sites nationwide.

Certifications Required:

• OSHA 30 Certification
• CPR/AED Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience reviewing and implementing construction specifications and drawings.
• AutoCAD experience (drafting and redlining) is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with ESCO design and commissioning processes.
• Knowledge of electrical, solar, and mechanical systems in commercial/industrial settings.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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