Construction Manager - Battery Storage - Georgia

Overland Contracting Inc.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Overland Contracting Inc., a Black & Veatch company, is seeking a field-based construction professional to lead the delivery of a Battery Energy Storage System project. You will coordinate site construction activities, support schedule execution, safety performance, cost control, and quality outcomes while working with project teams, subcontractors, and client representatives.

Travel to project sites is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide site construction teams with the means, methods, staffing, and field support needed to safely and efficiently deliver Substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction work.
• Support EH&S by developing and maintaining safety programs tied to battery storage and substation construction activities.
• Help develop craft training and certification programs for lineman and groundman trades, and assist with staffing plans, equipment needs, and cost reporting for project execution.

Job description

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Company :

Overland Contracting Inc

Opportunity Type :

Staff

Relocation eligible :

No

Full time/Part time :

Full-Time

Project Only Hire :

No

Visa Sponsorship Available:

No

Why Black & Veatch?

Join the Overland Contracting (a Black & Veatch company) construction team and build with pride. As a 100% employee‑owned company, every role matters — you own your work, your impact, and your future. We lead with care, and safety is non‑negotiable and embedded into every role, site and decision, ensuring our teams return home safe, every day.

From field engineering to project management to quality and startup, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, learn from seasoned experts, and grow through real‑world, hands‑on experience. With a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets, you’ll have the stability to grow and the opportunity to shape what comes next.

Job Summary

In this field-based construction role, you will help lead the successful delivery of a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project by coordinating site construction activities in partnership with the Project Field Manager. You will support schedule execution, safety performance, cost control, and quality outcomes while working closely with project teams, craft professionals, subcontractors, and client representatives. This role requires travel to project sites.

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Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide site construction teams with the means, methods, staffing, and field support needed to safely and efficiently deliver Substation and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) construction work. You will partner with the EH&S team to develop and maintain safety programs tied to battery storage and substation construction activities. You will help develop craft training and certification programs for lineman and groundman trades supporting open-shop craft employees, while also maintaining construction procedures and quality programs associated with Substation and BESS work. You will identify and support recruiting needs for craft and field leadership roles tied to project execution. You will also support project proposals by developing staffing plans, equipment needs, and direct and indirect quantities and costs for estimate development. The role includes leading and participating in design constructability reviews and actively contributing to project risk reviews by identifying construction risks and developing mitigation plans. You will assist site teams in resolving field issues related to drawings and information flow, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety. You will monitor construction productivity, progress, and cost, then report updates to the Operations Manager, Construction Manager, and Project Controls Manager. You will maintain targets and develop corrective plans when progress or productivity goals are at risk. You will verify that equipment, materials, manpower, and resources needed to support the project schedule are available and on site. You will review timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment requests, while building strong working relationships with the client and assigned subcontractors. You