Field Project Manager - High Voltage Construction
About The Position
The Field Project Manager plans, coordinates, and leads field execution of high-voltage electrical construction projects, including substations, transmission, distribution, and related infrastructure. The role oversees daily construction operations, schedules, budgets, field personnel, subcontractors, materials, safety, quality, and project performance. It serves as the primary on-site liaison among construction crews, subcontractors, engineering, project management, vendors, and clients. The position requires technical construction expertise and strong field leadership in demanding project environments, with an emphasis on safety, accountability, effective working relationships, and long-term contribution to the organization. The role is based at assigned project sites in West, South, or North Texas and requires travel or remaining at project sites as needed. The stated schedule is six 10-hour workdays per week.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of high-voltage utility or industrial electrical construction experience.
- Proven experience managing field construction activities on substation, transmission, or distribution projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent direct high-voltage utility/industrial electrical construction experience.
- OSHA 30 certification.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA 1910.269.
- Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to travel or remain at assigned project sites as required.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
- Extensive high-voltage substation construction experience.
- Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary field construction teams.
- Experience with project cost controls, earned value management, and construction scheduling.
- Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
- Demonstrated success resolving complex field construction challenges.
- Experience developing and mentoring field personnel.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily field operations for high-voltage electrical construction projects.
- Direct construction sequencing, workforce allocation, equipment, materials, and subcontractor coordination.
- Ensure field execution complies with engineering drawings, specifications, schedules, and project requirements.
- Conduct daily site coordination meetings and communicate field priorities.
- Identify and resolve construction challenges affecting safety, quality, cost, or schedule.
- Maintain effective relationships with field crews, subcontractors, engineering teams, and clients.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and construction milestones.
- Monitor project performance against schedule and financial expectations.
- Maintain daily project reports, earned value management tables, and construction documentation.
- Review and approve timesheets, field reports, and daily construction records.
- Coordinate material deliveries, equipment requirements, and construction resources.
- Identify project risks and implement corrective actions.
- Provide accurate project updates to Project Managers and executive leadership.
- Enforce company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety requirements.
- Conduct safety briefings, job hazard analyses, and field safety meetings.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA 1910.269, and applicable electrical construction standards.
- Monitor workmanship, quality control, and compliance with engineering specifications.
- Use sound judgment when safety and project schedules are in conflict.
- Promote accountability and safe work practices throughout the project team.
- Direct and support field personnel and subcontractors.
- Develop working relationships across construction, engineering, procurement, and project management.
- Coach and mentor less experienced team members.
- Address performance and operational issues professionally.
- Promote communication, accountability, and collaboration.
- Represent the client professionally with clients and project stakeholders.
Benefits
- Overtime compensation.
- GSA per diem.
- Company vehicle and company-provided fuel.
- Covered work-related expenses and expense allowances.
- Time-home program.
- Medical insurance with an 80/20 arrangement.
- 401(k) with a 6% employer benefit.
- Dental and vision insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Additional benefits through the company's Total Rewards Program.
- Safety and technical training, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
- Employee recognition and educational assistance programs where applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
