About The Position
The Field Construction Project Manager is responsible for ensuring constructability and project delivery meet Qualus and client expectations for quality, compliance with construction codes and local jurisdictional requirements, budget, schedule, and safety. The role requires electric substation project experience and experience coordinating and managing contractor construction work at project sites on behalf of a client. The position reports directly to the Project's PM and requires full integration and alignment with the client’s representative. The role serves as the project-site point of contact for the EPC Contractor, landowners, subcontractors, and other site-related activities. It monitors contractor safety performance, directs construction management staff, supports reviews of contractor compliance and project milestones, and prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports. The position also coordinates communications with the EPC Contractor and reviews schedule extensions, weather delays, recovery plans, and schedule re-baselines for the Owner. The work includes regular field activities both indoors and outdoors. Qualus describes a competitive benefits package for eligible employees; offerings may vary by position, location, and eligibility. The company has over 2,000 professionals and offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Requirements
- Technical school and/or bachelor's degree.
- 7 to 10 years of experience with electric utility substation construction projects.
- Knowledge of NERC and FERC compliance regulations.
- Ability and willingness to assist in performing regular field work indoors and outdoors.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, business acumen, and management ability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to document critical reports under the direction of the PM.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading and writing, due to safety-related materials, documentation, and client interactions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the project-site point of contact for the EPC Contractor, landowners, subcontractors, and other project-site activities.
- Monitor the EPC Contractor’s safety performance.
- Direct construction management staff in effectively managing Construction Management Services (CMS).
- Assist with site review of contractor-provided components and acknowledge receipt of Owner-supplied equipment.
- Support the Owner in reviewing the EPC Contractor’s compliance with key project milestones.
- Provide a daily report by the next working day.
- Provide a weekly report for the following week.
- Provide a monthly report by the end of the first week of the following month.
- Coordinate with the EPC Contractor representative to ensure clear and timely communication of issues or changes.
- Review EPC Contractor schedule extensions, weather delays, recovery plans, and re-baselines, and provide an evaluation review to the Owner.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Retirement savings plans, including employer matching where applicable
- Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
