Transmission & Distribution Construction Manager
Leidos
- Nashua, NH
- $87,100-157,450 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Expect up to 100% travel to local and regional work sites
- Manage the overall construction activities on assigned projects, including but not limited to material management, construction (EPC) and logistics efforts for a large scaled program consisting of multiple EPC/Design Build and Logistics contractors for an investor-owned electric utility in north-eastern United States.
- Responsible for the development of and/or review of construction plans, outage coordination, commissioning planning and safety planning.
- Interfaces directly with the client to report progress, costs, schedule and risks across a portfolio of transmission and distribution project.
- Interfaces with multiple Project Managers, schedulers, project controllers and engineers that oversee direct assigned work to general and logistics contractors.
- Conducts on site construction management briefings and prepare reports reflecting project status, schedule and project uncertainties.
- Consistently communicate and work with ease across multiple program and function support areas including: client, EPC project teams, functional leadership, subcontractors, and support personnel.
- Ensures compliance with utility client standards and processes.
- Responsible for contractor evaluations, project reconciliations and close out activities following completion of projects.
- Oversee various and specific proposal development efforts that accurately defines the project scope, schedule and budgets.
- May be required to work extended work hours during certain phases of construction efforts and as project requirements may dictate.
- Provide storm outage support (emergency response planning).
- Write comprehensive and technical and project reports
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Business; Relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
- Demonstrated experience in construction operations for electrical projects
- Experience with high-voltage overhead and underground transmission & distribution lines
- Must demonstrate expertise in recent electric power infrastructure projects with expert knowledge in managing large scaled Transmission and Distribution Programs.
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
- Local & Regional travel are required, so candidates must possess a Valid US Driver's License
- Standard Level: A minimum of four (4) + years of relevant experience in construction operations for electric utility projects
- Senior Level: A minimum of eight (8) + years of relevant experience in construction operations for electric utility projects
- SME Level: A minimum of eight (12) + years of relevant experience in construction operations for electric utility projects