Substation Construction Manager

Job Title: Substation Construction Manager

Job sites are in primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Virginia. Per Diem is available.

Job Description

This role involves managing substation construction projects primarily in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Virginia. The projects support data centers and traditional substation work, typically lasting about a year. Successful candidates may have opportunities for continued work over multiple years, given the substantial project backlog.

Responsibilities

• Drive subcontractor performance and ensure quality standards are met.
• Lead subcontractor crews in building substations.
• Manage overall production and quality of the job and crew(s).
• Oversee a team of upwards of 25 people at a time.
• Ensure construction subcontractors execute work in compliance with safety, quality, contract, and schedule requirements.
• Facilitate proper communication with project team and stakeholders, including standardized reporting and conducting construction meetings.

Essential Skills

• Substation Construction Management experience
• Distribution Construction Management experience
• Proficiency in electrical distribution, power delivery, and construction documentation
• Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) expertise
• Strong computer and reporting skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Entergy projects
• Construction and project management skills
• Transmission and safety experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience is preferred

Work Environment

This project is slated to last over 2+ years. The role requires fieldwork pushing and coordinating subcontractor crews. Work hours are generally over 50 hours per week, with 10-hour workdays for five days a week. The position offers standard per diem, time and half with a 50-hour base work week, and holidays and PTO are provided. There is a growing footprint with utilities, ensuring future project opportunities.

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.