Construction Manager - Electrical Projects

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Houston

Flexible benefits

Professional development

Global industry connections

Job summary

Wood PLC is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on-site activities for Electrical Projects, with a focus on brownfield retrofits and data center experience. You will oversee contractors, manage schedules, ensure quality and safety, and report progress to stakeholders.

This role is on-site with hybrid flexibility in Houston, TX, and requires strong leadership and communication skills. Eligible candidates should have 3–5 years of brownfield construction experience (10 years preferred in

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of brownfield construction experience.
• Preference for 10 years field experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience with Data Centers is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office products).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for wide stakeholder engagement.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite at project locations.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities on site at the field office.
• Conduct regular site meetings and oversee contractors.
• Monitor progress against the construction schedule and report status.
• Ensure quality, safety, and environmental requirements are met.
• Identify change requests and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Review construction documents and submittals and prepare reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Willingness to travel

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is currently seeking applications for Construction Manager supporting Electrical Projects. We are seeking people to manage complex construction projects ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Experience in brownfield retrofits is preferred. And experience with Data Centers is strongly preferred. Those without that specific experience, but with a desire to gain that experience are equally encouraged to apply. There are multiple positions, with different levels of responsibilities, but all positions are on-site at locations throughout the USA. You will be assigned to a site location for the duration of the project. Projects vary in duration, generally from 6 to 24 months. Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, TX.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.
• Authorization to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Responsibilities

• Primary workplace is field office at construction site.
• Conduct regular site meetings
• Oversee contractors on site
• Monitor, evaluate, and report progress against construction schedule
• Ensure quality of the work and deficiency identification and correction
• Collaborate to identify required material and equipment
• Ensure safety and security of site
• Regular progress reporting
• Identify change requests
• Communicating with stakeholders where required
• Ensure environmental and quality control protection requirements are carried out
• Responsible for construction and contractor related deliverables
• Responsible for execution of the work in accordance with quality standards
• Management receiving activities of materials and equipment.
• Review construction documents and submittals
• Prepare Reports

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team.

• Currently authorized to work in USA without sponsorship from Wood
• Minimum of three (5) years of work experience in brownfield construction
• Preference for ten (10) years field experience in an industrial environment
• Experience in Data Centers is highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Proficiency in document creation and editing (Microsoft Office Products such as Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Excel)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing requirements to a wide range of client groups (internal and external)
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently, or in a team environment, and provide leadership, support, direction, and consultation
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives with strong organizational skills to meet project deadlines
• Willingness to travel, participate in activities, network and build relationships
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize, analyze and report on various parameters and data sets
• Ability to proactively detect challenges to safety, quality, cost and schedule that will ensure development and execution of effective prevention, mitigation, or corrective actions
• Able to establish and maintain a positive and effective customer relationship, ensuring payment terms are met, and communicating any delays.
• Well organized, observant, good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with timelines/targets

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce.

All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.