Senior Transmission Construction Manager

EDG Inc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EDG Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager to lead capital projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing scope, schedule, and cost with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role includes on-site field oversight and coordination with utilities and contractors to ensure successful commissioning and handover. The candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management and have 10+ years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission &

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or the equivalent is required.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution, Construction, Manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills are required.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; advanced MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Group to manage capital projects through the life cycle from definition to closeout.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, and schedules as part of project teams.
• Perform site visits and coordinate outages and field activities.
• Develop detailed construction plans and bid packages; review responses and participate in vendor selection.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across construction activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

EDG Inc. in Jackson, MS is seeking a Sr. Construction Manager to lead capital projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing scope, schedule, and cost with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

The role includes on-site field oversight and coordination with utilities and contractors to ensure successful commissioning and handover. The candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Construction Management and have 10+ years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission &