Senior Electric Grid Construction Manager

Qualus; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in our Program Management department to ensure constructability and compliance on electric utility distribution projects. The role oversees contractor crews, coordinates outages, and ensures safety and regulatory standards for on-site delivery across the Major Projects/EPC Group in New Jersey.

Travel is heavy (50-75%), and the position requires 10+ years in electric distribution construction, on-site work in New Jersey, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• 10+ years of materials, construction standards, OSHA regulations for electric distribution.
• In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety for electric distribution and substation construction.
• Proficient with PC and job/work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps & MS Office Suite.
• Willingness to work onsite in New Jersey; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of multiple electric contractor crews on transmission, distribution, and substation work.
• Ensure safety standards, company construction standards, and governmental regulations are met during installation.
• Manage cycle time and cost objectives; monitor performance to targets.
• Direct contractors performing electric cable installations and cut-ins; verify documentation.
• Coordinate with customers on site requirements, sequencing, and outages; document changes.

Skills

Electric construction management

Safety compliance

Contractor coordination

Site supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

AS8

Atlas

Mobile Maps

MS Office Suite

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Senior Construction Manager in our Program Management department to ensure constructability and compliance on electric utility distribution projects. The role oversees contractor crews, coordinates outages, and ensures safety and regulatory standards for on-site delivery across the Major Projects/EPC Group in New Jersey.

Travel is heavy (50-75%), and the position requires 10+ years in electric distribution construction, on-site work in New Jersey, and a valid driver’s