Traveling Construction Manager – T&D Substation Projects

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Per diem for travel

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Traveling Construction Management Specialist. The position requires moving between project sites, supervising contractor staff, and ensuring timely completion on fast-paced projects.

You will develop project plans, manage safety, cost, quality, and schedule, and coordinate with internal teams and clients. Travel may include extended assignments with per diem for qualifying travelers, and prior field leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of relevant construction management experience, directly related to T&D transmission, substation construction, or industrial construction management
• Experience in establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites

Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans.
• Lead and manage the site construction management and commissioning staff.
• Monitor overall construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety.
• Manage and mitigate construction and commissioning work risk.
• Report construction progress and cost to the Project Manager or Owner.
• Lead and attend construction project performance review meetings.
• Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and lookaheads.
• Keep track of project progress and maintain schedules.
• Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly.
• Communicate any field conflicts and notify the internal project team.
• Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members.
• Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs.
• Monitor and report on project progress.
• Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable)
• Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate requests for appropriate staffing.
• Resolve on-site issues and emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and quality standards.

Skills

Construction management

Staff leadership

Safety compliance

Client relationship

Communication skills

MS Office

OSHA 10/30

Field travel

Subcontractor supervision

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Trade School Graduate

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Traveling Construction Management Specialist. The position requires moving between project sites, supervising contractor staff, and ensuring timely completion on fast-paced projects.

You will develop project plans, manage safety, cost, quality, and schedule, and coordinate with internal teams and clients. Travel may include extended assignments with per diem for qualifying travelers, and prior field leadership is essential.