Construction Manager (Substations)

Construction Supervisor

Location: Augusta, ME On site: 5 days a week Type of Employment: Contract Duration: 1 Year (can be extended) Seniority: Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Construction Supervisor on electric power generation projects (utility).

Role & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for constructing projects within schedule, budget, and scope requirements as defined by the Project Team
• Manages the construction contractor's performance in the field, ensuring quality scope and schedule are upheld in the construction of electric substation facilities and equipment.
• Ensures work is being performed in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations and issues stop-work order when adverse risk is identified.
• Coordinates with the EHS team to ensure the projects maintain best practices and fully report necessary EHS issues.
• Identifies mitigation measures to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites and aids Project Team in executing revised plans.
• Coordinates with the Project Team to develop schedules and budgets for the projects.
• Coordinates with the Project Team to ensure that materials and equipment resources meet specifications and are delivered on time.
• Advises supervisory, transmission planning, system operations, engineering, and design personnel on matters such as technical specifications, constructability, work procedures, safety procedures, and any actions needed to help the project succeed.
• Participates in the preparation of contracts and revisions to contractual agreements with engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Obtains all necessary permits and licenses for a given project by managing respective contractors.
• Assist Project Team with the acquisition of easements or purchase of property for new construction.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Technical Diploma or Engineering Degree in Electrical discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience Substation Construction.
• PSE (Power System Electrician journeyman status or Power Lineman journeyman status)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership qualities with a demonstrated track record of dealing successfully with internal and external customers.
• Results oriented individual with the ability to interpret and effectively manage multiple and competing priorities and timelines.
• Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing contractors under the terms of a contract
• Knowledge of OH&S Regulations and electrical codes.