Senior Transmission Construction Manager

Duke Energy; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Sr. Construction Manager to lead field construction activities for Power Grid Operations projects in the Carolinas. The role emphasizes safe, compliant execution, resource coordination, and tight integration with Transmission engineering and project teams.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and commissioning with a focus on regulatory standards, safety, and timely in-service dates. Relocation and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility construction across substations and lines.
• Ability to read and interpret utility drawings.
• Knowledge of substation and line construction standards.
• Experience with testing and commissioning of substation equipment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction management across project phases.
• Oversee safety, environmental compliance and NERC/CIP.
• Coordinate material delivery and resources.
• Support pre-construction meetings.
• Facilitate commissioning and turnover to maintenance.
• Lead monthly construction management meetings.

Skills

Reading drawings

Site management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Associates degree

High School/GED

Qualified Lineperson and/or Electrician certification

Tools

Maximo

Plantview

Construction Audit Tool

iTOA

GIS system

Planned Outage Portal

ADMS tool

Job description

Duke Energy seeks a Sr. Construction Manager to lead field construction activities for Power Grid Operations projects in the Carolinas. The role emphasizes safe, compliant execution, resource coordination, and tight integration with Transmission engineering and project teams.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and commissioning with a focus on regulatory standards, safety, and timely in-service dates. Relocation and travel may be involved.