Construction Manager (EPC Construction)

Southern Company; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PowerSecure seeks a Construction Manager I to oversee the installation of DI equipment at project sites, ensuring safety, timeliness, and budget adherence. The role requires managing on-site teams, coordinating with customers, utilities, and AHJs, and supervising subcontractors and internal resources.

Travel is extensive to support field operations. The ideal candidate reads construction drawings, communicates effectively in English, and uses standard office software to maintain project

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2+ years of construction or energy industry experience
• Ability to read and communicate proficiently in English
• Ability to use computer and proficient with standard office software
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe and healthy work sites by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements.
• Coordinate and administer daily safety briefs with contractors and company employees to ensure a safe working environment.
• Coordinate and lead project meetings with customers, utilities, subcontractors, and/or other stakeholders.
• Proficiently understand all aspects of project and adequately manage the installation.
• Ensure project sites are always left in a tidy manner and follow housekeeping standards and procedures.
• Properly coordinate with respective parties for timely execution of project schedule.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Reading construction documents

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description

Summary

The primary duties of the Construction Manager (I) are to ensure the installation of the DI equipment is completed safely, on time, on budget, and within the specifications of the project. The Construction Manager will represent PowerSecure at the project site level, oversee all construction activities, be present for all equipment deliveries, manage subcontractors and internal resources, as well as interfacing with the customer, utility, and local AHJ’s.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 2+ years of experience in construction, energy industries preferred.

• Ability to read and communicate proficiently in English.

• Ability to use computer and proficient with standard office software.

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be punctual, organized, and professional.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience in working with General Contractors, subcontractors, customers, utilities, and AHJ’s.

• Knowledge of construction management and construction process.

• Ability to identify and manage priorities with urgency, while maintaining high quality and customer service.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Subcontractors and Internal Resources

Essential Functions

• Maintain safe and healthy work sites by following company standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements.

• Coordinate and administer daily safety briefs with contractors and company employees to ensure a safe working environment.

• Coordinate and lead project meetings with customers, utilities, subcontractors, and/or other stakeholders.

• Proficiently understand all aspects of project and adequately manage the installation.

• Ensure project sites are always left in a tidy manner and follow housekeeping standards and procedures.

• Properly coordinate with respective parties for timely execution of project schedule.

Physical Demands

• Proficiently communicate with Senior Staff to ensure each project is installed safely, timely, and on budget.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work in various positions including low to the ground or on a ladder.

• Travel required (70%+), must be willing and able to drive company vehicle and/or fly commercially if necessary.

• Must be able to stand or walk for 3‐4 hours at a time.

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather in varying climates.

• Exposure to noise intensity levels.

• Exposure to energized electrical equipment.

• Exposure to overhead hazards (crane & rigging).

• Exposure to heavy machinery.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Operating Company: PowerSecure