Substation Construction Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Louisiana; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider is seeking a Substation Construction Manager for a contract role in Louisiana. The successful candidate will enforce safety protocols, coordinate with various stakeholders, and ensure compliance with regulations during a large-scale solar and battery energy storage project. Experience in construction management and a strong understanding of safety regulations is essential. Per diem is available at GSA rates.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing construction tasks effectively.
• Thorough understanding of safety practices and ability to mitigate hazards.
• Proficient in computer skills including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety protocols on the job site.
• Coordinate with engineers and contractors.
• Perform inspections and maintain QA/QC documents.

Skills

Construction management

Electrical schematics knowledge

Safety regulation understanding

Proficient in MS Office

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a Substation Construction Manager on behalf of our client. This is a 1-year contract assignment (W-2) for a large-scale solar and battery energy storage project.

Location: Louisiana. Per diem available at GSA rates. Clear note: No Third-Party or C2C Firms; Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and enforces safety protocols on the job site, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards
• Broad understanding of company policies and procedures
• Coordinates with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed effectively
• Perform inspections, maintain QA/QC documents, and audits construction quality, ensuring adherence to standards and specifications
• Maintains open communication with team members, clients, and other stakeholders throughout the project
• Keeps detailed records of construction activities, progress reports, and safety inspections

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing construction, including monitoring tasks, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts
• Vast knowledge of electrical schematics, mechanical, civil, and steel structural drawings
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and practices, including the ability to identify and mitigate hazards
• Ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise during construction, ensuring the project stays on track
• Familiar with concrete work, flat foundations, drill piers, breaker pads, GSU containment pits
• Work with EPC to resolve requests for information (RFI) and change orders
• Perform material procurement and material take offs
• Review project after completion and report successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement
• Able to work safely near equipment energized at hazardous voltage levels
• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials in hazardous environments and across uneven ground
• Maintain clean and organized work area
• Promote open communication with direct reports to enhance teamwork and report issues
• Proficient computer skills, including a strong grasp of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project) and potentially specialized software for substation construction
• Turnover and support Commissioning efforts through energization

Details

• Job type: Contract
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Industries: Utilities
• Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities