Construction Manager II — Transmission & Substation Projects

National Association of Women in Construction; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Construction Manager II to guide capital projects from initiation through commissioning.

You will develop project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and manage on-site visits and outages, coordinating with construction and utility groups. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and bring 1–5 years of relevant utility experience, with strong leadership, communication, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 1–5 years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution or similar industries.
• Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist construction group to manage capital projects through the entire life cycle from definition to closeout.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules; participate on site field visits.
• Develop detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements to implement new facilities.
• Develop bid packages and review responses; participate in vendor selection.
• Ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and closeout documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

EDG Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Construction Manager II to guide capital projects from initiation through commissioning.

You will develop project scope, cost estimates, schedules, and manage on-site visits and outages, coordinating with construction and utility groups. The candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and bring 1–5 years of relevant utility experience, with strong leadership, communication, and MS Office proficiency.