Senior Construction Manager: Electric Utility Grid Projects

Asplundh Engineering Services; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead large-scale electric utility projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget goals. This role requires coordinating transmission, distribution, substation, and modernization work across multiple teams in a field-based setting.

You will mentor junior managers, build strong client relationships, and drive risk mitigation and regulatory compliance while aligning with business objectives and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience within the electric utility industry.
• Experience leading multiple contractors, inspectors, and project teams simultaneously.
• Proven success managing complex, multi-million-dollar capital projects.
• Advanced knowledge of utility construction standards, environmental regulations, and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction execution of large-scale transmission, distribution, substation, and grid modernization projects.
• Champion safety excellence and ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company requirements.
• Oversee contractor performance, project schedules, budgets, and quality metrics.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and project stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving successful outcomes.
• Review construction plans, specifications, and project documentation for constructability and compliance.
• Mentor construction managers and field personnel.
• Provide leadership during project commissioning, energization, and closeout activities.
• Support strategic planning, process improvement, and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Project management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead large-scale electric utility projects, ensuring safety, schedule, and budget goals. This role requires coordinating transmission, distribution, substation, and modernization work across multiple teams in a field-based setting.

You will mentor junior managers, build strong client relationships, and drive risk mitigation and regulatory compliance while aligning with business objectives and project outcomes.