Utility Senior Substation Construction Manager - D.C. Metro area

Stefanini, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Career Growth

Education Support

Flexible schedules

Retirement plans

Healthcare coverage

Disability & Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

ExecuPOWER in Washington, DC Region seeks a Senior Construction Manager to oversee utility-grade projects, manage onsite construction to scope, schedule, and budget, and lead contractor teams with a focus on safety and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management, 7+ years in construction, OSHA training, and readiness to work extended hours during events. Direct client liaison and progress reporting are also key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in a construction field environment.
• Completion of or ability to obtain OSHA 10 or 30 Construction Outreach Safety Training Course.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance and evaluate capabilities of onsite resources to determine future use for the client
• Resolve engineering design issues and field barriers to prevent delays to the schedule
• Act as a liaison between the client/utility and work groups required to execute project schedule, control project scope, and manage change orders and on‑site materials management. Lead job site walk‑downs and meetings with engineering, construction, and project management personnel
• Monitor project safety, perform weekly safety audits, and participate in job briefings and daily tailgates. Assist in Root Cause Investigations, Apparent Cause Evaluations, and operating incident reviews as requested
• Review contractor quality assurance and verify compliance through quality audits, inspections, or surveillances
• Lead construction progress meetings and complete required ExecuPOWER and Client trainings as well as provide detailed reports back to the client

Skills

Construction Management

Project Oversight

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Job description

Job Details

Utility Senior Substation Construction Manager - D.C. Metro area Washington D.C, Posted: 7/20/2026 Job ID: 448

Job Category: Construction Management

Position Type: Employee

Construction Management

Senior Construction Manager needed for a direct opportunity with ExecuPOWER in Washington DC Region. ExecuPOWER is a full-service, certified women‑owned engineering consulting firm that provides design and project services to the power industry. The Construction Manager role will focus on the oversight duties related to centrally managed construction projects within the utility industry and management of construction contractors to effectively meet scope of work, schedule, and budget all while implementing standards of practice for construction and program management and monitoring construction quality.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

The Big Picture - Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Manage onsite project construction, ensuring all work is performed to standard, within budget, and on schedule, and assessing risk to minimize adverse conditions affecting projects and personnel
• Manage the task being performed by contracted construction resources to maximize productivity, safety, quality, diversity, and cost savings
• Willingness to work extended hours over weekends and holidays during storm events
• Ability to work in a physically demanding setting on active construction sites

What You'll Be Doing:

• Monitor performance and evaluate capabilities of onsite resources to determine future use for the client
• Resolve engineering design issues and field barriers to prevent delays to the schedule
• Act as a liaison between the client/utility and work groups required to execute project schedule, control project scope, and manage change orders and on‑site materials management. Lead job site walk‑downs and meetings with engineering, construction, and project management personnel
• Monitor project safety, perform weekly safety audits, and participate in job briefings and daily tailgates. Assist in Root Cause Investigations, Apparent Cause Evaluations, and operating incident reviews as requested
• Review contractor quality assurance and verify compliance through quality audits, inspections, or surveillances
• Lead construction progress meetings and complete required ExecuPOWER and Client trainings as well as provide detailed reports back to the client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant degree and a minimum of 7 years' experience in a construction field environment. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirements
• Minimum 3 years managing construction projects in the power utility industry, preferably with self‑perform contractors
• Completion of or ability to obtain OSHA 10 or 30 Construction Outreach Safety Training Course

Benefits

• Time Off: Paid holidays, PTO, summer hours, and parental leave.
• Career Growth: Our company has experienced over 170% growth in the past year, with an additional 50% growth projected next year.
• Education Support: Tuition assistance, certifications, and continuing education opportunities.
• Flexibility: Enjoy flexible work schedules.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision plans, health savings account contributions, and daycare flexible savings accounts.
• Additional Benefits: Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, supplemental life insurance, and pet insurance.

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