What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Qualus?
Position Overview
Power your Future as a Construction Manager with Qualus!
This individual will direct the construction management of the project.
This position reports to the Project Director and is responsible for all construction activities as well as construction support for start-up and technical activities
Responsibilities
Aggressively manages and inspects the day-to-day activities of multiple electric contractor crews, for substation and transmission line project work.
Facilitates the installation of electric infrastructure and ensures that all safety standards, company construction standards, company specifications and governmental regulations are met.
Manages work to ensure that all performance objectives for cycle time and cost are on target.
Oversees and directs contractors performing electric cable installations and electric cut-ins.
Makes the proper notification to all federal, state and local agencies before, during and after construction as required.
Prior to commencement of construction, coordinates with customer(s) at the jobsite to determine specific customer requirements, construction sequencing and provides site readiness verification.
Maintains frequent and regular contact with contractor supervision regarding job performance and documents results appropriately.
Knowledgeable about distribution contracts.
Ensures that the terms and conditions of the contract and technical specifications are met.
Verifies key unit quantities.
Makes the necessary field decisions regarding job changes and communicates them as necessary to the Supervisor and Program or Project Manager; documents all job changes to ensure compliance and ensures the updates get documented in the appropriate information technology systems.
Schedules and coordinates all required electric system outages. Performs weekly safety audits of crews and documents performance in the Asset Suite Safety Audit / Observation Tool.
Coordinates permit and work-with requirements with third party utilities and permit agencies.
Reviews and approves all documents submitted by the contractor verifying the accuracy and completeness of the documentation.
Regularly communicates job status to the appropriate parties to facilitate scheduling commitments.
Maintains customer coordination during construction phase and conducts job walk-down with customer and contractor at job completion.
Performs storm duty assignments as needed.
Reports to service center, jobsite, or remote location
Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of Company work, environmental, and safety practices, including a working knowledge of electric operations, and the ability to maintain or obtain switching and outage authorization.
In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution and substation construction.
Thorough knowledge of PC and job / work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps & MS Office Suite.
Thorough knowledge of Company work, environmental, and safety practices, including a working knowledge of electric operations, and the ability to maintain or obtain switching and outage authorization.
In-depth knowledge of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution and substation construction.
Thorough knowledge of PC and job / work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps & MS Office Suite.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.
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Job Locations US-NJ | US-PA
ID 2025-3814
Category Major Project Group & Program Management
Position Type Regular Full Time
Remote : Yes
