Location:
Juno Beach, FL (20% Office/80% Field, Per Diem Eligible)
Schedule:
Standard Business Hours
Duration:
12-Month Contract
Pay Rate:$48.00 - $52.00/hr
Position Summary
Our client is a leading organisation in the US energy sector, offering a collaborative environment and long-term contract opportunities across high-profile infrastructure programmes.
The Construction Manager (CM) is a field-based leadership role responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of substation and transmission construction projects. Serving as the primary interface between field operations and senior project management, the CM ensures strict adherence to engineering design, contract requirements, environmental regulations, safety standards, and project schedules throughout the full construction lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Review all contract documents, permits, drawings, schedules, and QA/QC requirements prior to mobilisation
- Evaluate contractor Safety Plans and lead kickoff meetings and site orientations
- Assess site access, greenfield/brownfield conditions, and jurisdictional constraints
- Review engineering packages to define full scope of structures, equipment, and systems; identify demolition needs
- Monitor project milestones and critical path; escalate delays to the General Manager
- Cross-reference drawings against EOR BOM; oversee material delivery, storage, and verification
- Confirm all permits are current; ensure SWPPP and environmental compliance; coordinate crossing approvals
- Enforce the HASP and promote a proactive safety culture; conduct daily safety meetings and field walkdowns
- Document field progress, address non-conformances, and submit weekly reports and tracker updates
- Monitor budget variances, review contractor invoices, and identify cost drivers
- Ensure contractor compliance with all contract terms; manage non-conformances appropriately
- Maintain strong contractor relationships; provide regular updates to PM and General Manager
- Coordinate with environmental, safety, SME, and land teams as required
Education & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in substation and/or industrial construction project management
- Proven track record managing field construction activities for transmission or high-voltage infrastructure
- Familiarity with greenfield and brownfield construction environments
- Experience with environmental compliance programmes including SWPPP implementation
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents
- Solid understanding of safety and environmental regulatory requirements applicable to utility construction
- Proficiency with standard computer applications; experience with project reporting and tracking tools
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage contractors and cross-functional teams
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail in contract, material, and fiscal management
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