Construction Manager Jobs in Austin, TX

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Substation Construction Manager (CM) position is intended for individuals with extensive experience managing the construction of transmission and distribution substations from site preparation through final inspection. The CM serves as the on-site construction representative for a utility customer, working with the owner/end user, the wholesale provider, and the construction contractor to ensure construction is completed safely, on schedule, and to specification, and works alongside the Owner's Representative Project Manager and the Substation Project Engineer. This position requires a strong understanding of substation construction sequencing, material quality control, and commissioning.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manage substation construction projects, act as the liaison between the customer and the construction contractor, and lead construction meetings with the customer, contractor, and engineering firm.
• Prepare weekly project reports that include site pictures, updates to the project Gantt charts, percent completion, issues/decisions made to assist construction, and pictures and sign-off of completed milestones.
• Be present on site for critical construction steps, including the pre-construction meeting, material delivery, final grade, top rock, ground grid, and concrete foundation pouring.
• Be present on site for equipment setting, control house installation, control house wiring, final steel, conduit sign-off, battery installation, and CT/PT wiring.
• Be present on site for relay testing, SCADA communication setup, and final inspection.
• Perform quality control of material validation, working with the customer's material procurement company to verify materials meet project requirements.
• Inspect completed work against drawings and customer specifications, and review contractor invoices against work completed.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, and ensure work complies with customer standards, industry regulations, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Communicate effectively on overall project status and maintain relationships with multiple parties, both external and internal, to resolve construction and coordination issues.
• Travel to job sites throughout the customer's service territory and be present for job briefings and site visits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of field experience in substation construction, including time in a lead or supervisory role, or a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of experience in an electrical utility capacity.
• Working knowledge of substation civil, structural, and electrical construction sequencing.
• Good understanding of substation commissioning, including relay testing and SCADA communications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one-line diagrams, bid documents, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and NESC requirements and utility safety practices.
• Experience building and maintaining project schedules and Gantt charts.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and written reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Substation Journeyman, Journeyman Lineman, or construction supervisor in a leadership role within an electrical utility.
• Experience representing a utility or project owner in the oversight of contractors (owner's representative, construction coordinator, or inspector role).
• Experience on utility-scale, EPC, or large load substation projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam.
• OSHA 30 certification and current CPR/First Aid.