Construction Manager

**About Us**

United Utility is a dynamic and forward-thinking company that pioneers comprehensive and innovative solutions in support of power infrastructure investments across the United States. As the proud parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects, we drive excellence and progress in the energy sector. Our headquarters are nestled in the vibrant heart of New Orleans, LA.

**About The Role**

The Construction Manager (NQ) assists the Project Manager in representing the company 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. Monitors and coordinates the activities of contractors involved in construction activities of transmission and distribution 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. Will be responsible for assistance with providing detailed job descriptions, before-and-after pictures, asset identification, and records for each individual project. This position is for personnel who may have less field experience than a Construction Manager that is qualified to hold electrical clearances for contractors.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assists the Project Manager as directed to accomplish the following and is assigned project of low to medium complexity requiring close stakeholder interaction such as substation expansion projects, transmission line re-build projects, or other system enhancement projects.
- 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 is 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.

**Key Qualifications**
- OSHA Training is a plus
- Knowledge of applicable safety regulations and codes along with construction standards and regulations
- Working knowledge of construction methods and procedures
- Knowledge of energy delivery power systems
- The ability to learn and utilize available information technologies
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, related degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of two (2) years of related construction experience required
- Experience in Distribution Systems preferred
- Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License is required
- Must be available to work emergency restoration assignment as required.
- Must be available to travel in Eastern MA, including Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard as necessary.
- Construction activities are performed year-round, work schedule dependent upon the needs of the project
- Must be able to enter ROW 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.
- Know the business plan and how this role connects to it
- Identify problems, issues; take responsibility for resolution
- Set high standards for self; deliver quality performance
- Raise ideas for improvement
- Communicate, communicate, communicate
- Follow through on commitments made to manager, colleagues, and customers.
- Address difficult or controve