Senior Manager, Construction

LUMA Energy; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LUMA Energy is seeking a senior construction operations leader to oversee Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects in Puerto Rico. The role requires coordinating crews, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams across large capital projects with strong emphasis on safety and compliance.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and quality assurance while supervising several supervisory levels and guiding teams to meet strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Material Management, Engineering or related field is required.
• 10 years of progressive experience in overseeing construction activities, contract and change-management, and quality-control compliance with budgeting responsibilities.
• At least 5 years in a Manager role, with 3+ years overseeing multiple crews or multidisciplinary teams across simultaneous projects.
• Experience and knowledge in designs, construction, and commissioning of electric utility systems.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects involving high-voltage infrastructure and complex field execution.
• Experience leading union labor or contracted field forces in an electric utility environment.
• Experience managing day-to-day operations and achieving departmental objectives.
• Demonstrated ability in construction management for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Manages construction activities across Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects, including streetlight and pole replacements and 38kV structure upgrades.
• Supervises supervisors and field employees by directing work planning and workforce decisions.
• Ensures effective daily operations by aligning team goals with priorities and providing mentorship to leadership.
• Evaluates quality processes and improves operational efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitors budgets, cost-to-complete, and financial performance; advises on adjustments as needed.
• Controls operational contracts for lodging, vehicle and equipment rentals, tooling, and field support services.
• Ensures compliance with utility standards, labor agreements, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Leads restoration and emergency preparedness planning and execution.
• Assumes expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities to drive department effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safety leadership

Spanish & English fluency

Contract management

MS Office

Risk management

Communication

Team leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Electrical or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manages construction activities across Transmission, Distribution, and Substation projects, including streetlight replacements, pole replacements, automation device installations, 38kV structure upgrades, transformer/breaker replacements, associated P&C work, and substation tasks such as ground grid repairs.
• Supervises supervisors (T&D, Substation, Safety) and field employees by directing work planning, assignments, and workforce decisions that comply with company practices and procedures.
• Ensures effective daily department operations by managing staff, optimizing workflows, aligning team goals with organizational priorities, and guiding supervisors, superintendents, and general foremen through mentorship and performance support to strengthen project execution capabilities.
• Evaluates quality processes and operational efficiency by implementing continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring work meets quality objectives and engineering/construction standards, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement, and communicating insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitors budgets, cost‑to‑complete, and financial performance across operational workstreams and recommends adjustments based on financial trends and variances to maintain fiscal alignment and corrective action.
• Controls operational contracts for lodging, vehicle and equipment rentals, tooling, and field support services to ensure service continuity, budget alignment, vendor performance, and availability of resources for field and construction activities.
• Monitors, applies and guides team compliance with utility standards, labor agreements and regulatory requirements; and reinforces company policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring robust compliance with all applicable laws, industry regulations, and internal governance requirements.
• Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity.
• Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Material Management, Engineering or related field is required. Electrical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in a similar functional role such as overseeing construction activities, ensuring contract and change‑management, and quality‑control compliance, with responsibilities for planning and budgeting; including progressively responsible experience in electric utility construction across Transmission, Distribution, and Substation field work; and at least 5 years in a Manager role, with a minimum of 3 years overseeing multiple crews, contractors, or multidisciplinary teams across simultaneous projects.
• Experience and knowledge in designs, construction, and commissioning of electric utility systems, equipment and components.
• Demonstrated experience managing large‑scale capital projects involving high‑voltage infrastructure, utility standards, and complex field execution.
• Experience leading union labor or contracted field forces in an electric utility environment.
• Experience managing day‑to‑day operations, teams, defining and achieving departmental objectives.
• Proven experience in construction management, particularly with large‑scale projects.

Additional Qualifications:

Additional experience may substitute for required education when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:

• Associate's degree, technical degree or journeyman certification in a relevant field may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 8 years of hands‑on experience with 5 years of experience in team leadership as team leader or supervisor role.
• Construction leadership experience, such as: Foreman, General Foreman, T&D Construction Supervisor, could be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.
• Safety Leadership & Utility Work Standards: Ensures safe and compliant work execution by applying advanced knowledge of utility safety practices, construction standards, switching procedures, grounding methods, and regulatory requirements.
• Contract Management & Compliance: Ensures proper contract execution and adherence by applying comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements and performance standards.
• Technical & Digital Proficiency: Utilizes MS Office and project planning tools to support efficient workflows, data management, and operational decision‑making.
• Problem Solving & Risk Management: Evaluates operational challenges, applies analytical judgment, and implements proactive solutions to mitigate risks and maintain effective performance.
• Leadership & Communication: Guides teams through strong leadership, coaching, collaboration, and clear communication, supported by fluency in Spanish and English to engage diverse audiences effectively.

Licenses/Certifications

Required:

Preferred:

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• OSHA-10
• OSHA-30
• NFPA 70E
• Electrical Safety Certification
• CPR/ First Aid/ AED Certification
• Incident Command System (ICS 100/200/700/800) Certifications

Travel Requirements

• 60%

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Frequently
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/ Carry over: 0 - 15 pounds

Working Conditions

• Wet or humid: Occasionally
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Frequently
• Working near or on heavy machinery: Frequently
• Working in high places: Never
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Never
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Frequently
• Work with electricity: Never
• Loud noise conditions: Occasionally

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.