Senior Electric Utility Construction Lead

Asplundh Engineering Services; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead large-scale electric utility construction programs including transmission, distribution, substations, and grid modernization.

You will drive project execution, manage contractor performance, build client relationships, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality across multi-million-dollar initiatives. This role requires field leadership and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• High school diploma required.
• 10+ years of progressive construction management experience in electric utility industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the construction execution of large-scale transmission, distribution, substation, and grid modernization projects.
• Champion safety and ensure regulatory, environmental, and company requirements are met.
• Oversee contractor performance, schedules, budgets, and quality metrics.
• Develop and maintain relationships with utility clients and project stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while driving successful outcomes.
• Mentor construction managers and field personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Asplundh Engineering Services seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead large-scale electric utility construction programs including transmission, distribution, substations, and grid modernization.

You will drive project execution, manage contractor performance, build client relationships, and ensure safety, schedule, budget, and quality across multi-million-dollar initiatives. This role requires field leadership and travel.