Traveling Grid Construction Manager

Sargent Lundy; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Florida is seeking a Construction Management Specialist for a traveling field assignment across multiple sites. The role will supervise contractor and sub-contractor teams, develop work plans, and ensure safety and timely project completion.

The successful candidate will move between sites every 3–9 months, with per diem eligibility for travel, coordinating with project teams to maintain budgets and quality while upholding client standards.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of construction management experience, directly related to T&D transmission, substation construction, or industrial construction management
• Determination of staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel experience
• Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience
• Experience in establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project
• Understanding of a process approach to accomplishing construction management and start-up testing work
• Demonstrated client relationship-building experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others in potentially adversarial situations
• Successful and proven experience as an Industrial Construction Site Manager
• Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites
• In-depth understanding of construction operations and processes
• Understanding the importance of proper phase codes and assigning time
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead and inspire
• OSHA 10 or 30.

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

Project controls

Safety compliance

Verbal and written communication

OSHA 10/30

MS Office

Industrial construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Trade school diploma

Industrial field experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Sargent Lundy in Florida is seeking a Construction Management Specialist for a traveling field assignment across multiple sites. The role will supervise contractor and sub-contractor teams, develop work plans, and ensure safety and timely project completion.

The successful candidate will move between sites every 3–9 months, with per diem eligibility for travel, coordinating with project teams to maintain budgets and quality while upholding client standards.