Substation Construction Manager

The Substation Construction Manager will oversee the construction of substations, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. This role requires a broad understanding of company policies and procedures, as well as the ability to coordinate with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and enforce safety protocols on the job site, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project completion.
• Perform inspections, maintain QA/QC documents, and audit construction quality to ensure adherence to standards and specifications.
• Maintain open communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders throughout the project.
• Keep detailed records of construction activities, progress reports, and safety inspections.
• Lead and manage construction activities, including monitoring tasks, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts.
• Possess vast knowledge of electrical schematics, mechanical, civil, and steel structural drawings.
• Identify and resolve issues during construction to ensure the project stays on track.
• Familiarity with concrete work, flat foundations, drill piers, breaker pads, and GSU containment pits.
• Work with EPC to resolve requests for information (RFI) and change orders.
• Perform material procurement and material take-offs.
• Review project upon completion and report successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work safely near equipment energized at hazardous voltage levels.
• Lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials in hazardous environments and across uneven ground.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Promote open communication with direct reports to enhance teamwork and report issues.
• Support commissioning efforts through energization.

• Proficient in enforcing safety protocols and compliance with industry standards.
• Strong understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Experience in performing inspections and maintaining QA/QC documents.
• Excellent communication skills with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and manage construction projects effectively.
• Vast knowledge of electrical schematics and construction drawings.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve construction issues.
• Proficient computer skills, including a strong grasp of MS Office (Excel, Word, Project) and specialized software for substation construction.

• Experience with concrete work and related construction tasks.
• Ability to work safely in hazardous environments.
• Experience in material procurement and take-offs.
• Experience in supporting commissioning efforts through project energization.

The position offers a remote work environment with potential travel to project sites.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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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