Construction Manager

Avangrid; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avangrid is seeking a Construction Manager responsible for overseeing construction and commissioning of electric lines and substations. This role demands expertise in managing field activities, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effective project completion. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in the electric utility sector along with a strong educational background in Engineering or Construction Management.

Benefits

Award winning student loan debt repayment program

12% 401(k) Match

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

Tuition Assistance

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Generous PTO policy

Qualifications

• 7 years relevant experience preferred for Bachelor's degree holders.
• 10 years relevant experience with Associate's Degree or 15 years with High School/GED.
• 5 years of progressive electric utility industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating construction and commissioning activities for electric lines and substations.
• Managing performance of Field Construction Managers and contractor compliance.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and under budget.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Construction Management Practices

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Associates Degree with 10 years relevant experience

High School/GED with completion of relevant program

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The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $103,939 to $129,924

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating construction and commissioning (functional testing included) activities between several projects, with objectives of safety, quality, timeliness and cost-effective completion on behalf of the Affiliates of Avangrid located in New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide management and responsibility for performance of Field Construction Managers for the construction and commissioning of electric lines and substation projects.
• Determines the contract resource requirements, service specifications and manages contractor performance
• Work with Field Construction Managers related to coordination of field inspections and sign offs for construction projects including environmental or agricultural
• Ensure all functional testing is complete at job sites in preparation of commissioning of the facilities.
• Manage performance of outsourced Construction companies to ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedules, budgets, cost effective means and methods.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and under budget
• Develop, review, and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting the project execution and functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with permit conditions.
• Lead resolution in a timely manner to proactively resolve problems and coordinate activities with the field construction managers.
• Responsible to works with project team ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, sequencing and testing and commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Ensure Field Construction Managers obtain all construction materials and material handling plans are established and properly managed and reported.
• Responsible for the coordination of construction schedules with the other functional areas within the company.
• Provides constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection and civil construction standards.
• Research, recommend, and implement changes as necessary to be aligned with Avangrid Standards and Business Area goals and objectives.
• Responsible for timely resolution of disputes and prioritize business requirements to ensure projects are completed on time and under budget.
• Provide accurate inputs related to the budget process to providing field estimates, resource needs, and oversight of the construction budget.
• Participate in the construction projects negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities.
• Lead overall site activities address or remedy electrical system emergencies as necessary.
• Proactively identify construction risk during the planning, execution and construction phases and eliminate risks and execute risk mitigation plans.
• Perform special studies, alternatives and risk analyses and cost estimates as necessary.
• Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), New England and New York Independent System Operators
• Safety: Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved.
• Ensure all field construction managers are managing the project and construction resources within the schedule and budget.
  
  

Experience/Training

Required Qualifications

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be willing to travel to construction sites on a day to day basis, attend meetings
  
  

Required Education

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 7 years relevant experience preferred.
• Associates Degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience or High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 15 years relevant experience required.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with electric line or substation facilities construction management experience preferred.
• 3 years experience in a supervisory capacity preferred
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of construction management practices applicable to electrical utility lines and substation construction including commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of interconnected electrical system operations.
• Knowledge of government regulations, including OSHA, NESC, NEC and industry codes affecting electric utilities.
• Knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations and administration.
• Working knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communications, including correspondence, reports, and other business documents.
• Working knowledge of best practices in safety policies and procedures.
• Effective leadership Skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Results oriented
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Delivering for the Business:

• Global view of the Business - Advanced
• Achieving Results and continuous improvements - Advanced
• Initiative - Advanced
• Innovation & Creativity - Advanced
  
  

Global Relationships

• Flexibility & Globalization - Competent
• Customer Focus - Competent
• Communicating & Influencing - Competent
• Team Work - Advanced
  
  

Global Leadership

• Team management - Advanced
• Developing Others - Advanced
  
  

Competencies

• Growth & Continuous Improvement
• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)
  
  

Benefits

• Award winning student loan debt repayment program
• 12% 401(k) Match
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision and variety of well-being programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and internal mobility
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Generous PTO policy
  
  

Company

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at [e-mail].

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Job Posting End Date

June-14-2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Utilities

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