Construction Manager

Carter Support Services•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead day-to-day construction operations for substation and switchyard projects. This role involves overseeing all aspects of construction, from civil work to equipment installation, while championing a strong safety culture and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The Construction Manager will be responsible for schedule development and maintenance, budget management, subcontractor coordination, quality assurance, and client communication.

Requirements

7+ years of construction management or field supervision experience on high-voltage substation and/or switchyard projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of substation construction means and methods across voltage classes (69 kV–500 kV preferred).
Strong understanding of construction safety, including energized work, switching/clearances, and grounding practices.
Proven ability to manage schedule, budget, subcontractors, and QA/QC on EPC or owner-side projects.
Working knowledge of substation drawings (one-lines, three-lines, plans/sections, grounding, and physical layouts) and the ability to interpret specifications.
Proficiency with scheduling and project tools (e.g., Primavera P6 or MS Project) and standard reporting software.
OSHA 30 certification (or ability to obtain).
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to and relocate near project sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering greenfield, expansion, and brownfield/energized substation projects.
Background in EPC delivery and familiarity with NERC/FERC compliance considerations.
Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and energization activities.
Prior work with investor-owned utilities, cooperatives, or large industrial/data center clients.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent field experience.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation and switchyard projects, including civil/foundations, structural steel, bus and rigid/strain conductor, equipment setting (transformers, breakers, switches, CCVTs, capacitor banks), grounding, control enclosures, and conduit/cable installation.
Champion a zero-incident safety culture; enforce site safety plans, job hazard analyses, energized-work and switching/clearance procedures, and OSHA compliance for all crews and subcontractors.
Develop, maintain, and drive the construction schedule; identify critical path activities, manage float, and resolve constraints to keep the project on track.
Manage project budgets, track cost against estimate, review and approve subcontractor pay applications, and control change orders and field directives.
Direct and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and self-perform crews; review scopes, manage productivity, and hold partners accountable to contract and quality standards.
Coordinate outages, switching, and energization sequences with the owner/utility operations and protection & control teams to minimize system disruption.
Lead QA/QC in the field; verify work conforms to design drawings, specifications, utility standards, and applicable codes (IEEE, NESC, NETA, and client standards).
Provide constructability input to engineering during design and pre-construction; flag conflicts, sequencing issues, and material/long-lead risks early.
Manage material receiving, inspection, laydown, and equipment storage in coordination with procurement.
Run owner and project meetings; report on safety, progress, cost, schedule, and risks to internal leadership and clients.
Oversee commissioning support, punch list resolution, redline/as-built documentation, and project closeout.
Maintain accurate field records, daily reports, RFIs, and submittals.