Construction Manager - Electric Utilities

Northstar Energy Solutions, LLC.; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PPO/HSA/FSA options

Short/Long term benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

NorthStar Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead electric utility project execution from mobilization to closeout. You will coordinate field operations, manage schedules, safety, and quality, and serve as the primary field contact for clients and subcontractors.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and relation-building with project stakeholders. Travel to project sites is required, leveraging your 8+ years of experience and strong leadership to drive

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction management or field leadership experience in electric utility construction.
• Strong understanding of utility construction methods, safety practices, scheduling, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities on electric utility projects, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate field operations with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and utility representatives.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve field issues that may impact safety, schedule, or quality.
• Ensure all work complies with company safety policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support project planning by coordinating labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities.
• Assist with project scheduling and monitor progress to help ensure milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate outages, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities with project stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication between field operations and project management teams.
• Serve as a primary field contact for clients, subcontractors, inspectors, and utility representatives.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on construction progress, challenges, and upcoming activities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company, client, OSHA, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Identify deficiencies and oversee corrective actions to maintain project quality standards.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, site documentation, and project records.
• Assist with tracking production, equipment utilization, material deliveries, and workforce productivity.
• Support project documentation, including RFIs, change orders, punch lists, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Construction leadership

Safety practices

Scheduling

Project execution

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Us

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, is headquartered in Grand Prairie, TX and operates across the Central Southwest part of the United States. We are leaders specializing in transmission lines, distribution lines, substation construction, foundations, storm damage repairs, and electrical contracting.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

NorthStar Energy Solutions, a Quanta Services Company, is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee the successful execution of electric utility construction projects. In this role, you will provide field leadership for construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. You will serve as the primary field representative, working closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, clients, and utility representatives to coordinate construction activities, resolve issues, and drive project success from mobilization through project closeout.

What You'll Do

Construction Leadership

• Lead day-to-day construction activities on electric utility projects, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate field operations with Project Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and utility representatives.
• Monitor project progress and proactively identify and resolve field issues that may impact safety, schedule, or quality.
• Ensure all work complies with company safety policies, client requirements, and applicable regulations.

Project Coordination

• Support project planning by coordinating labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor activities.
• Assist with project scheduling and monitor progress to help ensure milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate outages, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities with project stakeholders.
• Maintain effective communication between field operations and project management teams.

Client & Contractor Relations

• Serve as a primary field contact for clients, subcontractors, inspectors, and utility representatives.
• Participate in project meetings and provide updates on construction progress, challenges, and upcoming activities.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Quality & Safety

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all company, client, OSHA, and regulatory safety requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
• Identify deficiencies and oversee corrective actions to maintain project quality standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily reports, field documentation, and project records.
• Assist with tracking production, equipment utilization, material deliveries, and workforce productivity.
• Support project documentation, including RFIs, change orders, punch lists, and project closeout activities.

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years of construction management or field leadership experience in electric utility construction.
• Strong understanding of utility construction methods, safety practices, scheduling, and project execution.
• Transmission and substation construction experience is a plus.
• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, and multiple project stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.