Construction Manager - Electrical

Saber Power Services•Geismar, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad. The Construction Manager – Electrical is responsible for the overall management and execution of electrical construction projects from mobilization through completion. This position provides leadership to field teams and ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements, engineering plans, specifications, applicable codes, and Saber Power standards. The Construction Manager works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Foremen, Engineering, Safety, QA/QC, Procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and clients to coordinate all aspects of electrical construction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years of electrical construction experience, with demonstrated project and field leadership experience.
Experience managing electrical construction projects and field personnel.
Strong knowledge of electrical construction methods, equipment, materials, and sequencing.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, specifications, and construction documents.
Working knowledge of NEC, NESC, OSHA, and applicable electrical safety requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical construction preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall field leadership and management for electrical construction projects.
Plan and coordinate construction activities, manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and project resources.
Lead Project Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, electricians, apprentices, subcontractors, and other field personnel.
Oversee medium- and high-voltage electrical construction, including substations, transmission and distribution facilities, renewable energy, and BESS projects.
Manage installation of electrical equipment and systems, including transformers, switchgear, breakers, bus systems, medium- and high-voltage cable, control and protection systems, relay panels, SCADA, communications, grounding, raceways, conduit, and station service equipment.
Review project plans, specifications, IFC drawings, electrical one-lines, wiring diagrams, and other construction documents to identify constructability issues.
Coordinate with Engineering to resolve RFIs, design issues, field changes, and constructability concerns.
Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress, productivity, labor, equipment, and material usage.
Work closely with Project Management to monitor project costs, forecasts, change orders, and schedule performance.
Assist with change order development, pricing, documentation, and negotiations.
Coordinate procurement and delivery of electrical materials and equipment.
Manage subcontractor performance and ensure contractual requirements are met.
Conduct and participate in project, client, subcontractor, and coordination meetings.
Serve as a key field-level point of contact for clients and maintain strong professional relationships.
Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure electrical installations meet project specifications and quality standards.
Coordinate electrical testing, commissioning, inspections, punch-list activities, and project turnover.
Review daily reports, manpower reports, production reports, schedules, and other project documentation.
Identify and address construction deficiencies, schedule issues, and productivity concerns.
Assist with project closeout, as-built documentation, final inspections, and turnover.
Champion Saber Power's safety culture and reinforce “We work safely, or not at all.”
Ensure employees and subcontractors comply with OSHA, client, and project-specific safety requirements.
Participate in safety meetings, inspections, audits, and incident investigations as required.
Stop work when unsafe conditions or practices are identified.
Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.