Field Construction Manager- Substation

Kapower; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

K&A Power Group in the Boston/Worcester area is seeking a Field Construction Manager- Substation to lead field activities for substations and underground transmission projects. You will coordinate civil and electrical construction efforts, review plans on site, and ensure work is performed safely and to approved designs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of directly relevant field experience in electrical utility infrastructure, with proven substation construction expertise and Massachusetts code

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; extensive field experience may substitute.
• Minimum 5+ years of field construction experience in electrical utility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with the construction of electrical substations.
• Experience with underground high-voltage/transmission cable construction.
• Strong knowledge of civil and electrical construction practices for utilities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specs, and field conditions.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts construction codes and utility requirements.
• OSHA construction safety training and utility certifications.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel across the Greater Boston–Worcester area.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field construction management for substation and underground transmission projects.
• Coordinate civil construction activities: site development, excavation, grading, foundations, duct banks, trenches, equipment pads, structural work.
• Oversee electrical construction activities: substation equipment installation, grounding, conduit and cable systems, underground transmission cables.
• Review drawings, specifications, work packages, and field conditions; provide practical input.
• Make field decisions; coordinate with engineering for design changes.
• Monitor contractor performance, quality, schedule, and safety compliance.
• Identify field conflicts and drive timely resolution; coordinate interfaces among teams.
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts building, electrical, environmental, and utility requirements.
• Participate in meetings, inspections, outage coordination, and project closeouts; maintain field documentation.

Skills

Field management

Substation construction

Civil construction

Reading drawings

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Travel-ready

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (Civil, Electrical, Construction Management)

Job description

At K&A, our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving our success through their talent, dedication, and passion.

K&A Power Group – is a privately held engineering firm delivering worldclass technical expertise and engineering excellence to power utility and industrial clients across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. We provide comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program and project management, construction management, and EPC services, specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, and distributed energy resources.
We pride ourselves on attracting and developing top talent, building a culture of excellence, and building meaningful, long-term relationships with our employees, clients and communities, wherever they are in the world.

Powered By Innovation, Passion, And Purpose.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Construction Manager- Substation to join our team at K&A Power Group in Boston and Worcester, MA area. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. You’ll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

The successful candidate will bring substantial field construction expertise across both civil and electrical scopes and will be capable of making sound technical and construction-related decisions in the field. This individual will work closely with project management, engineering, contractors, utility representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure construction is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved designs, specifications, schedules, and applicable Massachusetts codes and standards.

• Provide day-to-day field construction management and oversight for substation and underground transmission projects.
• Manage and coordinate civil construction activities, including site development, excavation, grading, drainage, foundations, duct banks, trenches, equipment pads, structural work, and related scopes.
• Oversee electrical construction activities, including substation equipment installation, grounding systems, conduit and cable systems, underground transmission cable installation, and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and field conditions and provide practical technical input.
• Make or support technical field decisions when construction conditions require timely resolution, coordinating with engineering when formal design changes or engineering approval are required.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction quality, productivity, schedule, and compliance with project requirements.
• Identify field conflicts, constructability issues, safety concerns, and potential schedule impacts and drive them toward timely resolution.
• Coordinate construction interfaces among civil, electrical, transmission, engineering, testing/commissioning, and utility teams.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable Massachusetts building, electrical, environmental, safety, and utility requirements, as well as applicable industry standards.
• Participate in construction meetings, field inspections, progress reviews, outage coordination, and project closeout activities.
  Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate construction status, risks, issues, and required decisions to project leadership.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred; extensive directly relevant field experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 5+ years of directly relevant field construction experience, with significant experience in electrical utility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with the construction of electrical substations
• Experience with underground high-voltage/transmission cable construction and associated civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of both civil and electrical construction practices associated with utility and substation projects.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications, electrical one-lines, civil plans, and construction work packages.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate field conditions and make informed technical and construction decisions.
• Working knowledge of applicable Massachusetts construction codes and requirements, including those relevant to substation, civil, and electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, constructability, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, project managers, utility personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Experience working directly for or supporting an electric utility, EPC contractor, or utility engineering/construction organization.
• Experience with brownfield and greenfield substation projects, including expansion or modification of energized facilities.
• Familiarity with utility outage coordination, testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
• OSHA construction safety training and other applicable utility/construction certifications.
• Valid and Good Standing Driver's License
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Greater Boston–Worcester area.

Pay Range $70.00—$80.00/hour

Why Join K&A?

People-First Culture: We put our people at the center of everything we do, creating an environment where your professional and personal growth is a top priority.

Innovation & Learning: We encourage continuous learning and invest in your development through training, mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients and employees.

Recognition & Growth: We’ve earned our reputation through uncompromising precision and a commitment to excellence. As an agile and fast‑growing company, we offer plenty of opportunities for your career advancement and growth.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
• 401K (Traditional and Roth with company match)
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of employment
• Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Parking and Transit Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.