Substation Construction Manager

SunEnergy1LLC

Job Description

The Substation Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing all on-site construction activities for electrical substation projects. This role ensures work is executed safely, in compliance with design and utility standards, and delivered on schedule and within budget. The Construction Manager serves as the senior field leader, coordinating crews, subcontractors, inspectors, and commissioning teams through project completion and energization.

Key ResponsibilitiesConstruction Leadership & Execution

Lead day-to-day field construction activities for substation projects (greenfield, brownfield, expansions, upgrades)
Supervise site superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, and craft labor
Develop and execute construction work plans, sequencing, and manpower plans
Coordinate outage schedules and tie-ins with utilities and system operators

Safety Management

Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all project sites
Enforce site-specific safety plans, JHAs, and company safety policies
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NESC, NFPA 70E, and utility safety standards
Conduct toolbox talks, safety audits, and incident investigations

Schedule & Productivity

Drive adherence to the project schedule and milestone dates
Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material availability
Identify and mitigate construction risks and schedule impacts

Quality & Compliance

Ensure construction meets approved drawings, specifications, and standards
Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality documentation
Resolve field conflicts, constructability issues, and non-conformances

Engineering & Project Coordination

Interface with engineering teams on constructability reviews and RFIs
Coordinate material deliveries (transformers, breakers, steel, control buildings)
Support commissioning, testing, and energization activities

Client & Stakeholder Interface

Serve as the primary on-site representative for clients and utility personnel
Participate in progress meetings and provide field updates
Coordinate with AHJs, inspectors, and third-party owners’ engineers

Cost & Contract Support

Track field costs, labor hours, and equipment usage
Support change management, time-and-material work, and daily reports
Assist with punch list completion and project closeout

QualificationsRequired

8+ years of experience in electrical substation construction or T&D projects
Strong hands-on knowledge of substation construction means and methods
Proven leadership experience managing field crews and subcontractors
In-depth knowledge of electrical safety practices and energized work environments
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
Willingness to travel extensively and work from project sites

Preferred

Experience with utility-scale or EPC substation projects
Experience with high-voltage systems (69kV–500kV)
Electrical trade background or construction management degree
Familiarity with relay testing, protection & control, and commissioning processes

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