Site Manager — Energy & Infrastructure Projects (US)

AtkinsRéalis Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401K with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Learning and Development

Mentorship Initiatives

Internal Mobility

Performance-Based Advancement

Job summary

Linxon is seeking a Site Manager for Energy and Infrastructure Projects at US locations. You will command all on-site activities from groundbreaking to grid connection for solar and battery storage projects, leading field teams, coordinating procurement, and ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

You will work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, apply NEC/NESC standards, and drive project performance while maintaining a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related field or have equivalent hands-on project experience.
• You have 10–15 years of experience managing high‑voltage substation construction projects from site preparation through energization.
• You are skilled in interpreting electrical schematics, one‑line diagrams, civil/structural drawings, and substation equipment layouts.
• You are familiar with NEC, NFPA, and industry standards governing high‑voltage construction and electrical safety.
• You use construction scheduling tools and cost-management systems to maintain control of project timelines and budgets.
• You lead diverse crews, subcontractors, and field personnel with clarity, accountability, and a focus on results.
• You communicate effectively with clients, engineers, project managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• You excel at analyzing issues, solving problems proactively, and keeping project teams aligned and moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction of new and upgraded high‑voltage substations from site mobilization through commissioning and energization.
• Oversee contractor construction and maintenance activities in accordance with project documents, engineering standards, utility requirements, and industry best practices.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed construction schedules; track milestones and proactively identify and mitigate potential delays.
• Coordinate material logistics, including procurement status, inventory management, and delivery to job sites to support uninterrupted construction.
• Enforce OSHA regulations, utility safety policies, and environmental requirements, ensuring a safe working environment on active high‑voltage job sites.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate job‑site hazards; ensure safe work practices around energized electrical equipment.
• Review engineering designs, drawings, and construction documents to validate constructability, quality, and schedule alignment.
• Perform routine field inspections, maintain QA/QC documentation, and verify contractor workmanship and material compliance.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with NEC, NESC, utility standards, and project specifications.
• Serve as the primary on‑site point of contact for clients, engineers, EPC partners, vendors, and local authorities.
• Lead construction and coordination meetings; communicate safety concerns, schedule impacts, design deviations, and material issues.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering teams, and safety leadership to support efficient and coordinated project execution.
• Supervise and guide field crews and subcontractors, providing direction, coaching, performance feedback, and conflict resolution.
• Proactively identify and resolve construction challenges that impact safety, schedule, cost, or quality.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Schematics literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Scheduling tools

Cost-management systems

Job description

Linxon is seeking a Site Manager for Energy and Infrastructure Projects at US locations. You will command all on-site activities from groundbreaking to grid connection for solar and battery storage projects, leading field teams, coordinating procurement, and ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget.

You will work closely with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, apply NEC/NESC standards, and drive project performance while maintaining a strong safety culture.