Field Construction Manager

K&A Engineering•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

K&A Power Group is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Construction Manager to join our team in the Boston and Worcester, MA area. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in the energy and utility sectors within a dynamic, people-focused team. The ideal candidate will possess substantial field construction expertise in both civil and electrical scopes, capable of making sound technical and construction-related decisions. You will collaborate with project management, engineering, contractors, utility representatives, and other stakeholders to ensure construction adheres to approved designs, specifications, schedules, and Massachusetts codes and standards, prioritizing safety and efficiency.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of directly relevant field construction experience, with significant experience in electrical utility infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience with the construction of electrical substations.
Experience with underground high-voltage/transmission cable construction and associated civil infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of both civil and electrical construction practices associated with utility and substation projects.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications, electrical one-lines, civil plans, and construction work packages.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate field conditions and make informed technical and construction decisions.
Working knowledge of applicable Massachusetts construction codes and requirements, including those relevant to substation, civil, and electrical construction.
Strong understanding of construction safety, quality control, constructability, scheduling, and contractor coordination.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, project managers, utility personnel, and other stakeholders.
Experience working directly for or supporting an electric utility, EPC contractor, or utility engineering/construction organization.
Experience with brownfield and greenfield substation projects, including expansion or modification of energized facilities.
Familiarity with utility outage coordination, testing, commissioning, and energization activities.
OSHA construction safety training and other applicable utility/construction certifications.
Valid and Good Standing Driver's License.
Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Greater Boston-Worcester area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred; extensive directly relevant field experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day field construction management and oversight for substation and underground transmission projects.
Manage and coordinate civil construction activities, including site development, excavation, grading, drainage, foundations, duct banks, trenches, equipment pads, structural work, and related scopes.
Oversee electrical construction activities, including substation equipment installation, grounding systems, conduit and cable systems, underground transmission cable installation, and associated electrical infrastructure.
Review construction drawings, specifications, work packages, and field conditions, providing practical technical input.
Make or support technical field decisions when construction conditions require timely resolution, coordinating with engineering when formal design changes or engineering approval are required.
Monitor contractor performance, construction quality, productivity, schedule, and compliance with project requirements.
Identify field conflicts, constructability issues, safety concerns, and potential schedule impacts, driving them toward timely resolution.
Coordinate construction interfaces among civil, electrical, transmission, engineering, testing/commissioning, and utility teams.
Ensure construction activities comply with applicable Massachusetts building, electrical, environmental, safety, and utility requirements, as well as applicable industry standards.
Participate in construction meetings, field inspections, progress reviews, outage coordination, and project closeout activities.
Maintain accurate field documentation and communicate construction status, risks, issues, and required decisions to project leadership.