Senior Construction Manager - Substations

Qualus; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Boston is seeking a Construction Manager responsible for overseeing electric substation and transmission line projects. The ideal candidate will manage contractor teams, ensure compliance with safety and construction standards, and coordinate closely with clients to meet project specifications. Knowledge of regulations and experience in electric operations are vital for successfully executing this role. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of safety practices and electric operations.
• In-depth knowledge of electric distribution and substation construction standards.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of contractor crews for electric projects.
• Ensure all safety standards and regulations are met during construction.
• Coordinate with customers before and during construction phases.

Skills

Knowledge of electric operations

Knowledge of construction standards and regulations

Ability to manage contractor teams

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Tools

AS8

Atlas

Mobile Maps

Job description

Power Your Future with Qualus – Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is responsible for ensuring constructability meets Qualus and client expectations of quality for each assigned project, ensuring compliance with construction codes, local jurisdictional requirements, budgetary, scheduling, and safety goals. Employees in this role coordinate and manage substation and transmission line projects in and around the Dorchester/Boston, Massachusetts area.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively manages and inspects the day‑to‑day activities of multiple electric contractor crews for substation and transmission line project work.
• Facilitates the installation of electric infrastructure and ensures that all safety standards, company construction standards, company specifications and governmental regulations are met.
• Manages work to ensure that all performance objectives for cycle time and cost are on target.
• Oversees and directs contractors performing electric cable installations and electric cut‑ins.
• Makes the proper notification to all federal, state and local agencies before, during and after construction as required.
• Prior to commencement of construction, coordinates with customer(s) at the jobsite to determine specific customer requirements, construction sequencing and provides site readiness verification.
• Maintains frequent and regular contact with contractor supervision regarding job performance and documents results appropriately.
• Knowledgeable about distribution contracts.
• Ensures that the terms and conditions of the contract and technical specifications are met.
• Verifies key unit quantities.
• Makes the necessary field decisions regarding job changes and communicates them as necessary to the Supervisor and Program or Project Manager; documents all job changes to ensure compliance and ensures the updates get documented in the appropriate information technology systems.
• Schedules and coordinates all required electric system outages. Performs weekly safety audits of crews and documents performance in the Asset Suite Safety Audit/Observation Tool.
• Coordinates permit and work‑with requirements with third party utilities and permit agencies.
• Reviews and approves all documents submitted by the contractor verifying the accuracy and completeness of the documentation.
• Regularly communicates job status to the appropriate parties to facilitate scheduling commitments.
• Maintains customer coordination during construction phase and conducts job walk‑down with customer and contractor at job completion.
• Performs storm duty assignments as needed.
• Reports to service centre, jobsite, or remote location.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of company work, environmental, and safety practices, including a working knowledge of electric operations, and the ability to maintain or obtain switching and outage authorization.
• In‑depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution and substation construction.
• Thorough knowledge of PC and job/work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps & MS Office Suite.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.