Construction Manager- Transmission & Distribution (Qualified/Levels 1 & 3)

About Us

Welcome to United Utility, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry, headquartered in the vibrant city of New Orleans, LA. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. At United Utility, we are committed to powering progress and fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment.

About The Role 

The Construction Manager is responsible for representing the client in all aspects of contractor activities in the field, construction field management and inspection of transmission lines and substation projects within an assigned geographic area. Responsibilities include:

• Monitors and coordinates the activities of contractors involved in construction activities of transmission facilities.
• Ensures the safe and efficient performance of contract crews engaged in construction activities for client while meeting client’s quality standards and approved construction practices.
• Assistance with development of project scopes of work by obtaining before-and-after pictures, asset identification, and records for each individual project.
• Due to extensive construction and project management knowledge and experience, the Senior Construction Manager also mentors less experienced and/or new Construction Managers.
  
  

This position is for personnel who are not qualified to hold electrical clearances for contractors under ESOP-100.

Key Responsibilities 

• Individual is assigned primarily to transmission cable replacement projects requiring close stakeholder interaction. Work is expected to go through 2028.
• Ensures contractor compliance with Federal, State, Local and Eversource environmental and safety programs, policies, rules and regulations.
• Ensures contractor compliance with Eversource standards and procedures
• Manages contract field construction and maintenance activities at transmission and distribution facilities in accordance with approved project documents, established engineering practices, Federal, State and local laws, and construction industry standards to achieve world-class field construction performance.
• Ensures Project Manager and project team are notified of any deviations in construction safety compliance, environmental compliance, schedule, design, materials, budget, and commissioning plans.
• Reviews project design and construction documents to ensure constructability and schedule adherence.
• Reviews project material requirements to identify items that have not been ordered to support the construction project. Coordinate delivery of materials to construction site.
• Attends, participates, and may lead scheduled project meetings.
• Conducts on site construction management briefings and prepare reports reflecting project status, schedule and project uncertainties.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate contractor activities.
• May be responsible for development or review of commissioning plans, outage requests, and holds electrical system clearances and take switching orders to support construction projects and or storm restoration.
• Responsible for contractor evaluations, project reconciliations and close out activities following completion of projects.
• May be required to establish accurate and professional communications with customers during a project.
• May be required to work extended hours during certain phases of construction projects.
• Provides substation escort for non-qualified individuals.
  
  

Key Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, related degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in UG Transmission Systems preferred
• Level 3 – Qualified to request/hold transmission and distribution clearances; 10-15 years experience
• Level 1 – Qualified to request/hold transmission and distribution clearances; 2-5 years experience
• OSHA Training
• Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes along with construction standards and regulations
• Working knowledge of transmission UG cable construction methods and procedures
• Knowledge of energy delivery power systems
• The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies
• Must be available to travel between CT and Western MA as necessary.
• General/Electrical/Transmission/ UG Cable construction conditions. Construction activities are performed year-round, work schedule dependent upon specific project. Could involve night shift.
• Must be able to enter manholes and other job sites that are in remote areas with uneven terrain
• Must demonstrate past and continued ability to analyze and solve complex construction problems; and demonstrate the ability to perform incident investigations.
  
  

LOCATION:

• Based in Berlin, CT and overseeing projects in CT and possible Western MA
  
  

Email: HRSC@unitedutility.com   

   

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