Job#: 3035010 Job Description: Construction Manager (Substation & Transmission)
Location: Boulder City, Nevada
Employment Type: Contract
Role Overview
The Construction Manager (CM) serves as the field leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful execution of substation and transmission construction projects. Acting as the primary liaison between field activities and project leadership, the CM ensures adherence to engineering design, contract requirements, environmental regulations, safety standards, and project schedules. This role involves approximately 20% office responsibilities and 80% field oversight, coordinating and managing work performed by contractors and vendors at the project site.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and understand all contract documents, engineering packages, drawings, and specifications.
- Ensure contractor adherence to safety plans, conduct daily safety meetings, and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Manage project schedules, monitor milestones and the critical path, and escalate delays as needed.
- Oversee material management, including confirming deliveries, verifying specifications, and tracking shortages or damages.
- Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, permits, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) requirements.
- Conduct daily site walkdowns to ensure work complies with specifications and document project progress.
- Provide fiscal oversight by tracking variances, reviewing invoices, and identifying key cost drivers.
- Serve as a critical bridge between field operations and leadership, maintaining strong contractor relationships and ensuring alignment among stakeholders.
- Lead and coach construction supervisors and supplemental staff, communicating goals and addressing logistical challenges.
Required Qualifications
Education: An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Power Generation, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: 11 to 15 years of experience in substation, industrial, or power plant construction and commissioning, working with EPC Contractors, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers.
Technical Skills:- Strong understanding of engineering principles, construction drawings, and specifications.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental requirements in a construction setting.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word.
- Strong communication and leadership capabilities.
- A valid, non-restricted driver's license is required.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated pay range for this position is $58.00 to $62.38 per hour. Per Diem and mobilization/demobilization expenses are available for this role.
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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
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