Field Project Manager High Voltage Construction

Position: Field Project Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire

Location: Assigned Project Sites - West South or North Texas

Industry: High Voltage Electrical Infrastructure / EPC / Utility Construction

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Compensation: $55$75/hour plus overtime GSA per diem company vehicle and expense allowances

Schedule: Six 10-hour days per week (6/10s)

Company Overview

Our client is a leading electrical infrastructure company specializing in engineering procurement construction testing commissioning and maintenance of medium- and high-voltage power systems. The company serves utility renewable energy energy storage industrial and petrochemical markets. They place significant emphasis on safety accountability employee development collaboration and long-term retention. The organization seeks professionals who take pride in their work invest in their teams and want to develop lasting careers. Safety is central to our clients operating philosophy.

Position Summary

The Field Project Manager is responsible for the planning coordination and successful field execution of high-voltage electrical construction projects including substations transmission distribution and related infrastructure. This position oversees daily construction operations project schedules budgets field personnel subcontractors materials safety quality and project performance. The Field Project Manager serves as the primary on-site liaison between construction crews subcontractors engineering project management vendors and clients. Successful candidates must demonstrate both technical construction expertise and strong field leadership with the ability to manage demanding project environments while maintaining safety accountability and effective working relationships.

Our client is seeking individuals interested in contributing to the organization over the long term not simply moving from one project assignment to another.

Primary Responsibilities

Construction and Field Operations

• Manage daily field operations for high-voltage electrical construction projects.
• Direct construction sequencing workforce allocation equipment materials and subcontractor coordination.
• Oversee field execution to ensure compliance with engineering drawings specifications schedules and project requirements.
• Conduct daily site coordination meetings and communicate field priorities.
• Identify and resolve construction challenges affecting safety quality cost or schedule.
• Maintain effective relationships with field crews subcontractors engineering teams and clients.

Project Management and Controls

• Develop and maintain project schedules budgets resource plans and construction milestones.
• Monitor project performance against schedule and financial expectations.
• Maintain daily project reports earned value management (EVM) tables and construction documentation.
• Review and approve timesheets field reports and daily construction records.
• Coordinate material deliveries equipment requirements and construction resources.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions.
• Provide accurate project updates to Project Managers and executive leadership.

Safety and Quality

• Enforce clients safety standards OSHA regulations and client-specific safety requirements.
• Conduct safety briefings job hazard analyses and field safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E OSHA 1910.269 and applicable electrical construction standards.
• Monitor workmanship quality control and compliance with engineering specifications.
• Demonstrate sound judgment when safety and project schedules are in conflict.
• Promote accountability and safe work practices throughout the project team.

Leadership and Team Development

• Provide direction and support to field personnel and subcontractors.
• Develop effective working relationships across construction engineering procurement and project management.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members.
• Address performance and operational issues professionally.
• Promote communication accountability and collaboration.
• Represent our client professionally with their clients and project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of high-voltage utility or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Proven experience managing field construction activities on substation transmission or distribution projects.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent direct high-voltage utility/industrial electrical construction experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910.269.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings schematics and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to travel or remain at assigned project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
• Extensive high-voltage substation construction experience.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary field construction teams.
• Experience with project cost controls earned value management and construction scheduling.
• Experience coordinating engineering procurement and construction activities.
• Demonstrated success resolving complex field construction challenges.
• Experience developing and mentoring field personnel.

Ideal Applicant Background

Direct experience in:

• High-voltage substation construction
• Transmission and distribution infrastructure
• Electrical EPC construction
• Utility power delivery
• Industrial high-voltage electrical construction

Relevant titles include:

• Field Project Manager
• Substation Project Manager
• Electrical Construction Project Manager
• High Voltage Construction Manager
• Field Construction Manager
• Transmission Project Manager
• Electrical Superintendent with project management responsibilities

Applicants must demonstrate meaningful field construction ownership rather than having experience limited to administrative or office-based project management.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

• Three compensation tiers ranging from $55 to $75 per hour
• Overtime compensation
• Six 10-hour workdays per week

Field Support

• Company vehicle
• Company-provided fuel
• Covered work-related expenses
• Time-home program

Benefits

• Medical insurance with an 80/20 arrangement
• 401(k) with a 6% employer benefit
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Additional benefits through companys Total Rewards Program

Employee Development

Our client emphasizes professional development and employee retention through safety and technical training mentoring career development opportunities employee recognition and educational assistance programs where applicable.

Cultural Expectations

Culture and long-term retention are important considerations for this direct-hire position.

Our client seeks Field Project Managers who demonstrate the following professional behaviors:

Safety Leadership: Consistently prioritizes employee safety and makes sound decisions under operational pressure.

Accountability: Takes responsibility for project outcomes follows through on commitments and addresses problems directly.

People Development: Invests time in helping field personnel improve their skills performance and career opportunities.

Collaboration: Builds effective relationships with construction crews engineering procurement project management and clients.

Professional Growth: Demonstrates interest in continued development increasing responsibility and building a meaningful career.

Long-Term Role Alignment: Understands the demands of field construction the 6/10 schedule travel requirements and the nature of project-based work and has professional goals consistent with the opportunity.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of high-voltage utility or industrial electrical construction experience.
• Proven experience managing field construction activities on substation transmission or distribution projects.
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Electrical Engineering or related discipline or equivalent direct high-voltage utility/industrial electrical construction experience.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910.269.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings schematics and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to travel or remain at assigned project sites as required.