Construction Manager

Overview

Oversee construction and commissioning of electric lines/substations ensuring safety, quality, budget.

Key Responsibilities

• material management
• schedule control
• risk mitigation
• contract management
• safety compliance
• functional testing

Tasks

-Ensure Field Construction Managers obtain all construction materials and material handling plans are established and properly managed and reported. -Participate in the construction projects negotiations and joint planning efforts with other utilities. -Ensure projects are delivered on time and under budget -Responsible for timely resolution of disputes and prioritize business requirements to ensure projects are completed on time and under budget. -Responsible to ensure compliance with permit conditions. -Perform special studies, alternatives and risk analyses and cost estimates as necessary. -Ensure all field construction managers are managing the project and construction resources within the schedule and budget. -Develop, review, and evaluate contracts and agreements affecting the project execution and functional area operations and make appropriate recommendations. -Proactively identify construction risk during the planning, execution and construction phases and eliminate risks and execute risk mitigation plans. -Determines the contract resource requirements, service specifications and manages contractor performance -Research, recommend, and implement changes as necessary to be aligned with AVANGRID Standards and Business Area goals and objectives. -Provide accurate inputs related to the budget process to providing field estimates, resource needs, and oversight of the construction budget. -Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), New England and New York Independent System Operators -Safety: Maintain safety awareness and ensure contractors comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures to assure a safe working environment at the construction site. Properly wear and care for applicable safety gear and equipment. Identify and communicate unsafe conditions to Contractors, Project Manager and assure safety concerns and issues are resolved. -Lead overall site activities address or remedy electrical system emergencies as necessary. -Work with Field Construction Managers related to coordination of field inspections and sign offs for construction projects including environmental or agricultural -Responsible to works with project team ensure that construction management is integrated into the planning, scheduling, cost tracking, construction, installation, sequencing and testing and commissioning, and acceptance activities. -Provides constructability feedback on electrical, mechanical, protection and civil construction standards. -Responsible for the coordination of construction schedules with the other functional areas within the company. -Ensure all functional testing is complete at job sites in preparation of commissioning of the facilities. -Manage performance of outsourced Construction companies to ensure adherence to safety, quality, schedules, budgets, cost effective means and methods. -Lead resolution in a timely manner to proactively resolve problems and coordinate activities with the field construction managers. -Provide management and responsibility for performance of Field Construction Managers for the construction and commissioning of electric lines and substation projects.

Requirements

• bachelors degree
• electrical systems
• construction management
• leadership
• problem solving
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 7 years relevant experience preferred. -Extensive knowledge of interconnected electrical system operations. -Customer Focus - Competent -Customer Centric (internal and/or external) -Working knowledge of budget preparation and administration. -Must be willing to travel to construction sites on a day to day basis, attend meetings -Demonstrated ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations. -Innovation & Creativity - Advanced -Strong problem-solving and analytical skills -Extensive knowledge of construction management practices applicable to electrical utility lines and substation construction including commissioning of electrical equipment. -Excellent written and verbal communications, including correspondence, reports, and other business documents. -Working knowledge of best practices in safety policies and procedures. -Knowledge of contract preparation, negotiations and administration. -3 years experience in a supervisory capacity preferred -A minimum of 5 years of progressive related electric utility industry experience, with electric line or substation facilities construction management experience preferred. -Associates Degree with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience or High School/GED with the completion of the relevant progression program and 15 years relevant experience required. -Effective leadership Skills -Flexibility & Globalization - Competent -Team Work - Advanced -Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings, and technical manuals. -Must have a valid Driver's License -Knowledge of government regulations, including OSHA, NESC, NEC and industry codes affecting electric utilities. -Team management - Advanced -Communicating & Influencing - Competent

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Benefits

-Comprehensive benefits - including medical, dental, vision and variety of well-being programs -Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses -Supportive and inclusive work environment -Award winning student loan debt repayment program -12% 401(k) Match -Generous PTO policy -Opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and internal mobility -Tuition Assistance

About Avangrid

-Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities. -Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states. -Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems. -Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades. -Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential. -Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade. -Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.

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