Construction Manager

Iberdrola•Rochester, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager coordinates construction and commissioning activities, including functional testing, across multiple electric line and substation projects for AVANGRID affiliates. The role is based in an office, with the position located in Rochester, NY, and requires regular travel to construction sites. The primary objectives are safe, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective project completion. The manager leads and oversees Field Construction Managers and outsourced construction companies, ensuring projects meet safety, quality, schedule, budget, contract, and permit requirements. The position integrates construction management into project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance. It also provides constructability feedback, oversees materials and budgets, addresses risks and disputes, supports utility negotiations and joint planning, and helps resolve electrical system emergencies. The role requires an associate’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or a high school diploma/GED, completion of the relevant progression program, and 15 years of relevant experience. At least five years of progressive electric utility industry experience is required. The posting lists electric line or substation facilities construction management experience and supervisory experience as preferred qualifications.

Requirements

Associate’s degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or high school diploma/GED with completion of the relevant progression program and at least 15 years of relevant experience.
At least five years of progressive related electric utility industry experience.
Experience/training with Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to travel to construction sites on a day-to-day basis and attend meetings.
Extensive knowledge of construction management practices for electrical utility lines and substations, including commissioning electrical equipment.
Extensive knowledge of interconnected electrical system operations.
Knowledge of government regulations and industry codes affecting electric utilities, including OSHA, NESC, and NEC.
Knowledge of contract preparation, negotiation, and administration.
Working knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
Ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and technical manuals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of correspondence, reports, and business documents.
Working knowledge of safety-policy and procedure best practices.
Effective leadership skills.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Results-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

Electric line or substation facilities construction management experience.
Experience in a supervisory capacity.
Advanced global view of the business.
Advanced ability to achieve results and continuous improvement.
Advanced initiative.
Advanced innovation and creativity.
Competent flexibility and globalization.
Competent customer focus.
Competent communication and influencing.
Advanced teamwork.
Advanced team management.
Advanced ability to develop others.

Responsibilities

Manage the performance of Field Construction Managers responsible for construction and commissioning of electric line and substation projects.
Determine contract resource requirements and service specifications, and manage contractor performance.
Coordinate field inspections and construction sign-offs, including environmental or agricultural inspections, with Field Construction Managers.
Ensure all functional testing is completed at job sites before facility commissioning.
Oversee outsourced construction companies to ensure compliance with safety, quality, schedules, budgets, and cost-effective methods.
Ensure projects are delivered on time and under budget.
Develop, review, and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting project execution and functional operations, and make recommendations.
Ensure compliance with permit conditions.
Lead timely problem resolution and coordinate activities with Field Construction Managers.
Integrate construction management into project planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, sequencing, testing, commissioning, and acceptance.
Ensure Field Construction Managers obtain construction materials and establish, manage, and report material-handling plans.
Provide constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection, and civil construction standards.
Research, recommend, and implement changes to align with AVANGRID standards and business-area goals.
Resolve disputes in a timely manner and prioritize business requirements to complete projects on time and under budget.
Provide accurate budget-process inputs, including field estimates, resource needs, and construction-budget oversight.
Participate in construction project negotiations and joint planning with other utilities.
Lead overall site activities and address or remedy electrical system emergencies as necessary.
Identify construction risks during planning, execution, and construction; eliminate risks or execute mitigation plans.
Perform special studies, alternatives analyses, risk analyses, and cost estimates as needed.
Follow company policies, programs, procedures, and applicable CIP, FERC, NERC, and ISO requirements.
Maintain safety awareness; ensure contractors follow safety policies and procedures; use applicable safety gear; identify unsafe conditions; and ensure safety concerns are resolved.
Ensure Field Construction Managers manage project and construction resources within schedule and budget.