Senior Power Grid Construction Lead

Duke Energy; Longwood (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager to lead field construction for Power Grid Operations. You will oversee project execution, manage costs and schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to meet in-service dates and quality standards. Travel 5-15% is expected, with after-hours coordination during outages and storm events.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in engineering technology, construction management or related field.
• 5 years related experience; or high school diploma with 7 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team with managing project costs and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Provide input during change order reviews and outages planning.

Skills

H&S observations

Crane operations

DOT work zone compliance

RWMS/contract administration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering Technology/Construction Management

Highschool Diploma/GED with 7 years experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering/Construction Management (preferred)

Tools

Maximo

Plantview

Construction Audit Tool

iTOA

Duke Energy GIS system

Planed Outage Portal

Duke Energy ADMS tool

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager to lead field construction for Power Grid Operations. You will oversee project execution, manage costs and schedules, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across multiple sites.

The role requires coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders to meet in-service dates and quality standards. Travel 5-15% is expected, with after-hours coordination during outages and storm events.