Construction Manager (Power & Transmission)

Company: The Judge Group
Location: Portland
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Location: Portland, ME Description: Our client is currently seeking a Construction Manager (Power & Transmission) This job will have the following responsibilities:

• esponsible for management and performance of Field Construction Managers for the construction of electric substations, transmission lines, generation upgrades and other projects.
• Determine contract resource requirements, service specifications and manage contractor performance.
• Manage activities related to coordination of field inspection and sign offs for construction projects.
• Monitor and evaluate activities of outsourced Construction companies to ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedules and budgets, cost effectiveness and control, and results.
• Develop, review, and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting the project execution and functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations.
• Collaborate with management staff to resolve problems and coordinate activities with the field construction managers.
• Ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, and testing and acceptance activities.
• Ensure Field Construction Managers obtain all construction materials and material handling plans are established and managed.
• Coordinate the transmission substations and lines construction schedules with the other functional areas within the company.
• Provide constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection and civil construction standards.
• Research, recommend and implement changes as necessary to be aligned with Standards and Business Area goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with other business organizations, contractors, and subject matter experts to resolve disputes and prioritize business requirements.
• Participate in the ongoing budget process to provide items, manpower, and control of the construction budget.
• Participate in the transmission facilities construction projects negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities.
• Help lead and collaborate the activities to address or remedy substation and lines transmission system emergencies as necessary.
• Identify construction risk during the planning, execution and construction phases and prepare risk mitigation plans. Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education with 7 years relevant experience required.
  • A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with functional area related construction management experience preferred.
  • Five (5) years' experience in a supervisory capacity preferred
  • Microsoft Word and Microsoft Project or Equivalent
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • Must be willing to travel to construction sites on a day-to-day basis, attend meetings.
  • Experience in the functional area under which it will be contracted: Substations, T&D, Gas-Hydro, and OSG. Contact: This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at

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