Construction Manager (Substation)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 186,252,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Construction Manager (Substation) for a 1-year contract near Abilene, TX. The role is 80% field oversight and 20% office work, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and compliance with project requirements.

The CM will review drawings, coordinate with safety teams, manage material deliveries, and maintain strong contractor relationships while reporting weekly progress and variances.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with contract and materials management.
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead field construction activities for substation projects.
• Coordinate with safety teams and ensure HASP compliance.
• Review contract documents, QA/QC, and submittals.
• Monitor schedule milestones and critical path.
• Manage materials delivery, storage, and BOM alignment.
• Conduct daily field walkdowns and progress documentation.
• Provide weekly progress reports and trackers.
• Escalate delays and manage cost drivers.
• Maintain contractor relationships and stakeholder communications.
• Support environmental permits and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee field oversight and QA adherence.
• Coordinate resource allocation with SME and land teams.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Contract management

Materials management

Safety compliance

Drawing interpretation

Tools

Computer

Job description

Please Note: **No Third-Party or C2C Firms**

*Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship*

We are searching for a Construction Manager (Substation) on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment. (W-2) The Construction Manager (CM) serves as the field leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful execution of substation and transmission construction projects. Acting as the primary liaison between field activities and the General Manager, the CM ensures adherence to engineering design, contract requirements, environmental regulations, safety standards, and project schedules. This role typically involves 20% office responsibilities and 80% field oversight.

Location: near Abilene, TX 79566 and per diem available.

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Core Responsibilities

1. 1. Pre-Construction Preparation: Review and understand all contract documents, Review contractor Safety Plan; coordinate with Safety team. Conduct kickoff meetings and orientations. Understand permits, agreements, drawings, schedules, QA/QC, submittals. Set expectations and train the team.
2. 2. Project Location & Site Assessment: Identify county, town, site. Determine greenfield or brownfield. Assess access and constraints.
3. 3. Scope of Work Execution: Review drawings, specs, engineering packages. Define structures, equipment, systems. Identify demolition needs. Align with engineering documents.
4. 4. Schedule & Timeline Management: Ensure schedule adherence. Monitor milestones and critical path. Escalate delays.
5. 5. Material Management: Compare drawings with EOR BOM. Confirm material delivery and storage. Verify nameplates/specs. Track shortages and damages.
6. 6. Environmental & Regulatory Compliance: Confirm permits. Ensure SWPPP and environmental compliance. Coordinate crossing approvals.
7. 7. Safety Leadership: Enforce HASP, encourage proactive safety culture, and Conduct daily safety meetings.
8. 8. Field Oversight & QA: Ensure compliance with specifications, Conduct daily walkdowns, and Document progress.
9. 9. Reporting & Tracking: Collect own data. Submit weekly reports and trackers. Manage team reporting.
10. 10. Fiscal Oversight: Track variances. Review invoices. Identify cost drivers.
11. 11. Contract Management: Ensure compliance with contract. - Address non-conformances.
12. 12. Communication & Stakeholder Management: Maintain strong contractor relationships. Communicate with PM. Direct public inquiries appropriately.
13. 13. Resource Coordination: Utilize environmental, safety, SME, and land teams.

Minimum Expectations

• Accurate reporting.
• Safety leadership.
• Strong contract/material management.
• Effective communication.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of drawings.
• Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements.
• Proficiency with Computer
• Strong communication/leadership.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $60.00/hr. to $65.00/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities