Position Summary
The Construction Manager (CM) serves as the field leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful execution of substation and transmission construction projects. Acting as the primary liaison between field activities and the General Manager, the CM ensures adherence to engineering design, contract requirements, environmental regulations, safety standards, and project schedules. This role typically involves 20% office responsibilities and 80% field oversight.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Pre-Construction Preparation
- Review and understand all contract documents.
- Review contractor Safety Plan; coordinate with Safety team.
- Conduct kickoff meetings and orientations.
- Understand permits, agreements, drawings, schedules, QA/QC, submittals.
- Set expectations and train the team.
2. Project Location & Site Assessment
- Identify county, town, site.
- Determine greenfield or brownfield.
- Assess access and constraints.
3. Scope of Work Execution
- Review drawings, specs, engineering packages.
- Define structures, equipment, systems.
- Identify demolition needs.
- Align with engineering documents.
4. Schedule & Timeline Management
- Ensure schedule adherence.
- Monitor milestones and critical path.
- Escalate delays.
5. Material Management
- Compare drawings with EOR BOM.
- Confirm material delivery/storage.
- Verify nameplates/specs.
- Track shortages and damages.
6. Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Confirm permits.
- Ensure SWPPP and environmental compliance.
- Coordinate crossing approvals.
7. Safety Leadership
- Enforce HASP.
- Encourage proactive safety culture.
- Conduct daily safety meetings.
8. Field Oversight & QA
- Ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conduct daily walkdowns.
- Document progress.
9. Reporting & Tracking
- Collect own data.
- Submit weekly reports and trackers.
- Manage team reporting.
10. Fiscal Oversight
- Track variances.
- Review invoices.
- Identify cost drivers.
11. Contract Management
- Ensure compliance with contract.
- Address non-conformances.
12. Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Maintain strong contractor relationships.
- Communicate with PM.
- Direct public inquiries appropriately.
13. Resource Coordination
- Utilize environmental, safety, SME, and land teams.
Minimum Expectations
- Accurate reporting.
- Safety leadership.
- Field engagement.
- Strong contract/material management.
- Effective communication.
Qualifications
- Substation/industrial construction experience.
- Strong understanding of drawings.
- Knowledge of safety/environmental requirements.
- Proficiency on Computer
- Strong communication/leadership.
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Mohammed Kaleemuddin
Email: mohd.kaleemuddin@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Internal Id: 25-06562