Construction Manager – Telecom (Substations)

Our client is currently seeking a Construction Manager – Telecom (Substations) who will be responsible for constructing projects within schedule, budget, and scope requirements

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Manages the construction contractor?s performance in the field, ensuring quality scope and schedule are upheld in the construction of electric transmission 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 are maintaining 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 10 years experience and 3 years in 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 OHS and Regulations and electrical codes