Construction Manager (Substation & Transmission)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Construction Manager (Substation & Transmission) for a one-year W-2 contract near Abilene, TX. The role combines 80% field oversight with 20% office work, emphasizing safety, scheduling, contract and material management, and effective communication with PM and contractors.

Responsibilities include reviewing contract docs, coordinating with safety teams, monitoring progress, managing interfaces with engineering, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for coordinating multiple teams.
• Experience managing contracts, materials, and field operations.
• Safety leadership with a proactive safety culture and daily site meetings.
• Ability to report accurately and track progress against plans.

Responsibilities

• Pre-construction planning and kickoff coordination with safety teams.
• Oversee field execution of substation and transmission works.
• Review drawings, specs, and engineering packages to define scope.
• Monitor schedule, milestones, and critical path; escalate delays.
• Manage materials, BOMs, and QA/QC documentation.
• Coordinate with environmental/regulatory teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Contract management

Material management

Safety leadership

Reporting

Tools

General IT proficiency

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 & Transmission) 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 and per diem available.

1-year contract assignment. (W-2)

Core Responsibilities

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