Sr. Construction Manager

EDG Inc Sr. Construction Manager Location: Metairie Job Summary The Construction Manager (CM) will be engaged in the project from the initiation/definition phase through final commissioning and closeout. The CM may be involved in a variety of activities and deliverables throughout the life cycle of a project from initiation to final commissioning and closeout. Project scopes vary and the role of the CM may differ accordingly. Depending on experience this position may be a Level I or Level II in the client structure. Responsibilities Assist the Construction Group to manage capital projects through the entire life cycle from definition to closeout. Participate as a member of project teams to develop project scope, cost estimate, and schedule. Participate in on‑site field and scope visits. Assist in developing schedules including critical paths. Develop detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements for new facilities. Identify required permits. Develop detailed estimates. Work with the Utility Company major accounts group regarding outages that affect external/internal customers. Develop construction contract bid packages, review responses, and participate in vendor selection. Conduct pre‑bid meetings with contractors. Participate in design constructability reviews for all disciplines (site, foundation, electrical & relay, T‑Line) to identify and eliminate costly expenses during the construction phase. Develop detailed construction plan, including a list of outages, exact work dates, and construction resource requirements. Identify and address all project safety hazards and environmental concerns. Monitor and report on project construction schedule and cost. Perform quality assurance checks during construction. Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in‑service date. Close out construction contracts and provide as‑built documentation. Ensure all Utility Company procedures and processes are followed to comply with regulatory requirements. Provide construction management over site to contractors for constructing and commissioning Transmission Substations and Transmission Lines across the Utility Company system. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent. Ten (10) or more years of experience in electric utility transmission & distribution, construction, manufacturing, or similar industries. Superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite (especially MS Word and MS Excel). Working Conditions Work is conducted in an office environment (private or semi‑private office) with occasional travel to off‑site work locations. Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or construction atmosphere. Interaction with other team members, supervisors, and client personnel. Work in plant, construction, and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels. Must wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection. May be at more than one job site in a day; must tolerate climate changes. May be required to travel out of town on an occasional basis. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds. Clear speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, to conduct analysis and investigations. Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform routine office duties. Personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off‑site locations when necessary. Drug-Free Workplace EDG Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to a drug‑free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre‑employment drug screening by urinalysis. Post‑hire, employees may be subject to random, periodic, post‑accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing. In addition to the requirements of EDG’s drug‑free workplace program, employees may be required to sign, acknowledge, and comply with drug‑free workplace policies or programs required by clients. Equal Opportunity We are an equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr National Association of Women in Construction