Substation Construction Manager

United Utility; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utility is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee contractor activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations on substation projects in Lake Charles, LA. This role includes monitoring construction activities, managing project timelines, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management, along with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of safety regulations and substation systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, related degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years' experience working on Substation projects.
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and coordinate contractor activities on substation facilities.
• Manage compliance with environmental and safety programs.
• Conduct site management briefings and prepare project reports.

Skills

Substation project management

Contractor coordination

Safety compliance

Construction standards knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Construction Management

Job description

About The Role

The Construction Manager is responsible for representing the client in all aspects of contractor activities in the field, construction field management and inspection of transmission lines and substation projects within an assigned geographic area. Responsibilities include:

• Monitors and coordinates the activities of contractors involved in construction activities of substation facilities.
• Ensures the safe and efficient performance of contract crews engaged in construction activities for client while meeting client’s quality standards and approved construction practices.
• Assistance with development of project scopes of work by obtaining before-and-after pictures, asset identification, and records for each individual project.

Key Responsibilities

• Individual is assigned primarily to substation projects requiring close stakeholder interaction.
• Ensures contractor compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental and safety programs, policies, rules and regulations.
• Ensures contractor compliance with standards and procedures
• Manages contract field construction and maintenance activities at Substation facilities in accordance with approved project documents, established engineering practices, Federal, State and local laws, and construction industry standards to achieve world‑class field construction performance.
• Ensures Project Manager and project team are notified of any deviations in construction safety compliance, environmental compliance, schedule, design, materials, budget, and commissioning plans.
• Reviews project design and construction documents to ensure constructability and schedule adherence.
• Reviews project material requirements to identify items that have not been ordered to support the construction project. Coordinate delivery of materials to construction site.
• Attend, participates, and may lead scheduled project meetings.
• Conducts on site construction management briefings and prepare reports reflecting project status, schedule and project uncertainties.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate contractor activities.
• May be responsible for development or review of commissioning plans, outage requests, and holds electrical system clearances and take switching orders to support construction projects and or storm restoration.
• Responsible for contractor evaluations, project reconciliations and close out activities following completion of projects.
• May be required to establish accurate and professional communications with customers during a project.
• May be required to work extended hours during certain phases of construction projects.
• Provides substation escort for non-qualified individuals.

Key Nice-To-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, related degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in Substation Systems preferred
• 2-5 years' experience working on Substation projects
• OSHA Training
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes along with construction standards and regulations
• Knowledge of energy delivery power systems
• The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies
• Must be able to enter manholes and other job sites that are in remote areas with uneven terrain
• Must demonstrate past and continued ability to analyze and solve complex construction problems; and demonstrate the ability to perform incident investigations.

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Key Info

Construction Managers typically work on construction sites and may be required to travel between project locations. The role may involve both office and fieldwork, with the need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. This job description serves as a general guideline for the Construction Manager position and may be subject to modification based on the specific needs of the employer and the nature of individual construction projects.

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