Construction Manager

Piper Maddox has partnered with a leading energy infrastructure EPC contractor to search for multiple Construction Managers to support transmission and substation capital projects across Kentucky (Louisville, Lexington, and surrounding areas).

This organization is a rapidly growing player within the U.S. energy infrastructure space, delivering utility-scale transmission, substation, solar, and BESS projects nationwide. Backed by a well-established, family-owned business with over 100 years of industry experience, they combine strong financial backing with an agile, collaborative culture.

They are a key delivery partner to a major U.S. utility currently investing heavily across Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, with an estimated $800M infrastructure program over the next 7–10 years.

The Role

The Construction Manager will oversee construction activities across transmission and substation projects, ensuring safe, timely, and on-budget delivery.

You will typically manage 2–3 sites simultaneously (more common on transmission projects), with work split roughly 70% transmission and 30% substation, depending on project needs.

This is a full-time, site-based role in Kentucky, operating on a 5x10 schedule. The position offers strong long-term stability, consistent project flow, and the opportunity to work on large-scale utility infrastructure programs. Travel home is covered once per month.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction execution across transmission lines and/or substation projects (69kV–230kV+). Oversee multiple active sites, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and stakeholders to drive project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and best practices in high-voltage environments.
• Track project progress, productivity, and reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong communication with internal teams and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of transmission and/or substation construction experience.
• Strong experience working on high-voltage systems (typically 69kV, 138kV, 230kV+).
• OSHA 30 certification required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and/or sites simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices within transmission and substation environments.
• Solid administrative and reporting skills (Excel, Word, MS Project preferred).
• Ability to work effectively within a team-oriented environment.