Transmission Line Construction Manager

  • Covington, Louisiana
  • Full Time
Transmission Line Construction Manager
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Manager to oversee a substation and transmission line project in North Louisiana and throughout the Gulf Coast region. This role is pivotal to a mega expansion project for a data center between Rayville and Delhi, LA, involving the construction of three substations and four transmission lines. The Construction Manager will lead subcontractor crews, ensuring high performance and quality standards, while managing a team of up to 25 individuals.

Responsibilities

  • Drive subcontractor performance to meet project goals.
  • Lead and manage subcontractor crews in the construction of substations.
  • Ensure overall production quality and efficiency of the project.
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of a team of up to 25 people.
  • Ensure construction subcontractors adhere to safety, quality, and contract standards.
  • Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.
  • Conduct standardized reporting and appropriate construction meetings.
Essential Skills
  • Experience in Substation Construction Management.
  • Distribution Construction Management experience.
  • Electrical distribution and power delivery expertise.
  • Proficiency in construction documents and QA/QC processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Entergy project experience is a plus.
  • Experience in project management, transmission, and safety.
  • Strong computer and reporting skills.
  • Experience with Entergy and distribution work is favorable.
Work Environment

This role involves working in the field to coordinate the work of subcontractor crews, typically requiring 50+ hours per week. Expect 10-hour workdays for five days a week, with a standard per diem and overtime pay. The project offers holidays and PTO, billed back to the customer. The role is part of a long-term initiative, with future project work opportunities due to a growing footprint within Entergy and other utilities. Dress code is field-appropriate attire.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Covington,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 478162179
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2025

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