Construction Project Manager

Quanta Services•Rapid City, SD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Brink Constructors, Inc. is an electrical contractor with over 75 years of experience in high-voltage transmission line and substation erection. With a long and industrious history, our experienced team continues to help power the nation now and into the future. At Brink, our success stems from the skilled personnel that we employ and the philosophy we instill to follow and uphold our core fundamental ideals including Safety First. Becoming a member of the Brink team is more than “just a job” or satisfactory employment—at Brink, we build careers, and we invest in the future of our people. Bring your skills to light and power your future with our team. Applications are welcome from surrounding states. The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the full execution, financial performance, and successful delivery of assigned construction projects. This role owns project planning, scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and field execution to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contract requirements and company standards. The Construction Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients and external stakeholders, leads coordination across field leadership, subcontractors, and internal support teams, and actively manages risk, change, and performance from contract award through project closeout. This is an exempt/salary position. The pay range is $100,000-$145,000. Pay may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience. Position is based on site at project locations in South Dakota and North Dakota and requires approximately 50% travel, or as needed, to support project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience managing construction projects with direct accountability for schedule, cost, and execution outcomes
Experience leading contract administration, including RFIs and change orders
Industry experience in power delivery construction (transmission, distribution, or substation)
Practical understanding of construction means, methods, materials, and equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to work within project management and scheduling systems
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required by project assignments
This job requires a DOT physical and a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
Upon offer, employees will be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and MVR check.

Nice To Haves

Strong cost and business acumen, including forecasting vs. actuals and margin protection
Experience leading distributed teams across multiple project locations
Strong change management and issue‑resolution skills
Leadership capability to mentor and develop Assistant Project Managers
Clear, professional communication skills with clients, field teams, and internal stakeholders

Responsibilities

Own project execution from award through closeout, including schedule, cost, and margin performance
Lead contract administration activities including RFIs, change management/change orders, and documentation
Build, manage, and recover project schedules; lead planning and coordination with field leadership and subcontractors
Manage project financial controls including forecasting, cost tracking, and job health reporting
Lead internal and external project meetings; communicate status, risks, and action plans clearly
Coordinate procurement, buyout, and material planning to support field execution
Ensure compliance with company standards, safety, quality, and contract requirements
Mentor and provide direction to Assistant Project Managers and project support staff
Support invoicing and client‑facing documentation required for payment and change recovery