Construction Manager - Transmission/Distribution - Michigan

Black & Veatch Corporation; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Black & Veatch Corporation in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to coordinate field activities on transmission and substation projects. Travel may be required.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of supervisory experience, OSHA training, and a bachelor's degree in construction/engineering. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and schedule adherence within a dynamic, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coordination of construction activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with project controls and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction activities to meet schedule, safety, cost, and quality goals.
• Develop and maintain safety programs for transmission line construction.
• Support staffing, equipment, and cost estimation for proposals.
• Lead design constructability reviews and subcontract development.

Skills

Leadership ability

Project management

Communication skills

Time reporting

Bilingual/Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering or related field

Tools

Construction Project Management Systems

Job description

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Date: Sep 2, 2026

Location:

MI, US Grand Rapids, MI, US

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

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Company :Black & Veatch Corporation

Opportunity Type :Staff

Project Only Hire :No

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Job Summary

Responsible for coordination of the construction on the project. Coordinates compliance with the schedule, safety, cost, and quality decisions in conjunction with the Project Field Manager. This is a field assignment that requires travel.

Key Responsibilities

Provides the site construction teams the means, methods, and staffing to support construction of Transmission and substations. Works with EH&S group to develop and maintain safety program associated with Transmission Line Construction activities. Develops and maintains Construction procedures and quality programs associated with the Construction of Transmission work. Identifies and supports the sourcing of tooling and equipment necessary for the installation of Transmission Lines. Supports Transmission Line project proposals including development of staffing, equipment, and other direct and indirect quantities and costs to support estimate development. Leads and participates in design constructability reviews. Supports subcontract developments for projects as needed. Active involvement in project risk reviews including identifying and developing mitigation plans associated with Transmission Line Construction. Assists site team in resolving problems and reports on issues related to drawings and information, schedule, quality, quantity tracking, cost reporting, and safety. Monitors discipline construction productivity, progress, and cost, and reports to Operations Manager, Construction Manager and Project Controls Manager. Takes necessary actions to maintain targets. Develops corrective plan to ensure progress and productivity targets are met. Verifies that all equipment, material, manpower and resources needed to support Project Schedule are available and on site. Reviews all timesheets, installed quantity reports, and progress payment request. Develops a stable working relationship with Client and assigned subcontractor(s). Develops and distributes a Job Hazard Analysis for major erection packages within scope. Identifies potential back charges and out of scope issues and reports to Construction Manager. Supports commercial recovery process. Adheres to safety and quality standards as applicable to duties and accountabilities. Supports continuous improvement efforts and the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

Transmission construction experience required. Substation construction experience. Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering and Transmission Line Craft experience as lineman and above preferred. Should have 3+ years of experience as Construction Manager level or above. Should have 8+ years with a degree or 18+ years without degree, of Transmission Line Construction experience. Knowledge of project budget process and tools. Knowledge of department budget process and tools. Knowledge of Project controls. Risk assessment/management. Administrative policies and procedures. Construction Project Management Systems. Conceptual planning ability. Conflict management skills. Leadership ability (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising). Multi-tasking ability (prioritize, organize, schedule work). Presentation skills. Problem solving skills (identify, analyze, research, evaluate, resolve). Project management skills. Communication and meeting skills. Time reporting systems. Expense reporting policies and procedures. Bilingual/Spanish speaking is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred, or relevant field experience.
• 10+ years construction supervisory experience required.
• OSHA Training
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

OSHA Training

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move, and Walk long distances in and around confined, cluttered places, and uneven areas.
• See and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• May require work above 5 feet in height.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.

Work Environment

Work Environment:

• Typical construction site environment:
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or low lighting conditions
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• Typical office environment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Salary Plan

CNS: Construction Services

Job Grade

017

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