Senior Construction Manager - Electric Utility Distribution Projects

Qualus•, NJ

1d•$55 - $75

About The Position

The Senior Construction Manager works in Qualus’s Program Management department and manages construction activities for projects within the Major Projects/EPC Group. The role coordinates and manages contractor-performed electric utility distribution construction at project sites, ensuring constructability and project quality meet Qualus and client expectations. The position is accountable for compliance with construction codes and local jurisdictional requirements, as well as budget, schedule, and safety goals. Travel is 50–75%. The role may report to a service center, jobsite, or remote location, and requires willingness to work onsite in New Jersey.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of company work, environmental, and safety practices, including working knowledge of electric operations.
Ability to maintain or obtain switching and outage authorization.
At least 10 years of experience with materials, construction standards, regulations including OSHA, and safety requirements for electric distribution project construction.
In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations including OSHA, and safety requirements for electric distribution and substation construction.
Thorough knowledge of PC and job/work management applications, including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps, and MS Office Suite.
Willingness to work onsite in New Jersey.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Manage and inspect the day-to-day activities of multiple electric contractor crews working on transmission line, distribution line, and substation projects.
Facilitate installation of electric infrastructure and ensure compliance with safety standards, company construction standards and specifications, and governmental regulations.
Manage work to keep cycle-time and cost performance objectives on target.
Oversee and direct contractors performing electric cable installations and electric cut-ins.
Notify federal, state, and local agencies before, during, and after construction as required.
Coordinate with customers at the jobsite before construction to determine customer requirements and construction sequencing, and verify site readiness.
Maintain regular contact with contractor supervision regarding job performance and document results.
Apply knowledge of distribution contracts and ensure contract terms, conditions, and technical specifications are met.
Verify key unit quantities.
Make field decisions regarding job changes, communicate them to the Supervisor and Program or Project Manager, document them for compliance, and ensure updates are recorded in appropriate information technology systems.
Schedule and coordinate required electric system outages.
Conduct weekly crew safety audits and document performance in the Asset Suite Safety Audit/Observation Tool.
Coordinate permit and work-with requirements with third-party utilities and permit agencies.
Review and approve contractor-submitted documents for accuracy and completeness.
Communicate job status regularly to appropriate parties to facilitate scheduling commitments.
Maintain customer coordination during construction and conduct a job walk-down with the customer and contractor upon completion.
Perform storm duty assignments as needed.