Construction Manager - Substation

Pike Corporation; Buda, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Corporation is seeking an accomplished Construction Manager to lead on-site project execution in Texas. You will supervise field crews, foremen, and subcontractors, coordinating with the Project Manager to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of construction projects.

Responsibilities include enforcing safety programs, reviewing drawings, and managing daily reports. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving in a dynamic field environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field supervision experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and details.
• Knowledge of vertical construction scopes (architectural, civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, security/communications).

Responsibilities

• Supervise field/project operations and production.
• Provide technical and administrative supervision to staff.
• Develop and document project scope, work plans, budget, and schedule.
• Ensure activities meet specs, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor subcontractor activities for compliance and timelines.
• Prepare progress and expenditure forecasts and reports.
• Coordinate field activities and provide technical input to project team.
• On-site representative for inspections, client liaison, and safety enforcement.
• Mentor staff and provide on-site training as needed.
• Review time and expenses for accuracy and accountability.

Skills

Field supervision

Travel readiness

Reading drawings

Construction methods

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Position Summary:

As the Construction Manager you will play a critical role in the success of our projects. The CM provides technical and administrative supervision to employees, subordinate superintendents, and others as directed. While working under the direction of the Project Manager, you will be a key leader in the management and growth of our field personnel, while being the on-site point of contact for our customer during each phase of construction. With a focus on proper execution of site procedures, safety practices, expense management and daily project reporting, you will ensure the delivery of a quality product while maintaining a safe working environment.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise field/project operations and production.
• Provide technical and administrative supervision to employees, foremen and others as directed.
• Collaborate in developing and documenting project scope, work plans, budget, and overall schedule.
• Ensure operational activities are in compliance with specifications and are on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.
• Conduct and review performance evaluations of assigned staff.
• Ability to manage field personnel and subcontractors to complete projects, on time and within budget.
• Determine and recommend appropriate project labor and equipment resources.
• Implement safety and security policies, procedures, and instructions for field/project operations.
• Ensure that projects are in compliance with state and federal codes, requirements, and standards.
• Prepare progress and expenditure forecasts, and other project operational reports as required.
• Coordinate field/project operational activities and provide technical input to project personnel and representatives of the client when instructed by the responsible manager.
• Monitor daily work practices to ensure compliance with established programs and applicable State and Federal regulations.
• Inform Project Manager of status, deviations, and recovery plans.
• Anticipate potential problem areas and analyze and recommend solutions or corrective actions.
• Accepts ownership of all job site activities and personnel to include on-site planning, material & equipment management, process execution and safety.
• Ability to oversee, and report daily progress to the project team, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
• Ability to interpret & manage construction activities based on installation standards, project files, drawings, documents & records
• Experience with basic project and construction coordination, to include planning, scheduling, cost management, change order identification, procurement of material/receiving and customer relations.
• Experience with the installation, and maintenance of construction projects.
• Coach/mentor employees while providing feedback on performance
• Experience with and ability to implement on-site training to field personnel
• Provide technical assistance such as interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods, specify and order materials, tools, and equipment.
• Review employees time and expenses ensuring accuracy & accountability
• Manage crew efficiency and assess task-based time
• On site company representative with strong communication skills, responsible for interactions with Inspectors, customers, landowners, OSHA, etc.
• Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant field supervision experience
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of construction means and methods, applicable regulations, and pertinent industry standards
• Must be willing to travel
• Construction Supervisory: 5 years required
• 2 years of experience interpreting construction drawings and details, preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in scopes of work inherent to vertical construction, including:
  • Architectural
  • Civil/structural
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Security and/or Communications

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and drive or sit for long periods of time. Must be capable of working in inclement conditions to include extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Work Environment:

Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and shop environments, and the employee is regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Problem Solving
• Team Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.