Substation Construction Project Manager - High Voltage

Description

• Budget & Labor Management: Monitor the Labor Variance Report for each project to ensure adherence to budget and manage crew rate budgets effectively. Provide cost and man-hour estimates as necessary.
• Production Management: Implement and monitor efficient production practices to meet project schedules and budgets, oversee manpower requirements, approve overtime, and manage the hiring, dismissal, and movement of personnel between projects.
• Project Coordination: Identify and resolve drawing conflicts, differing job conditions, or scheduling issues with Foremen; if needed, escalate issues through Project Management.
• Project Oversight: Manage high-voltage construction activities in utility solar projects, including supervising crews, maintaining close contact with job site Superintendents, and ensuring that construction complies with engineered drawings, specifications, contract documents, and building codes.
• Client Relations: Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, enforce workmanship standards, and act as the initial point of contact for resolving any construction-related disputes.
• Leadership & Development: Mentor and support Foremen and General Foremen to develop skills necessary for higher-level promotion, ensuring they understand and follow Baker Electric’s standards and project specifications.
• Quality Control: Ensure all construction meets standards, inspect ongoing work, address quality issues, and implement best practices in material handling, storage, and installation.
• Prefabrication & Tool Management: Review opportunities for prefabrication, oversee proper use of tools and equipment, and manage tool inventory, rental procedures, and condition.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce OSHA 30 standards and CAL-OSHA requirements, provide safety training, ensure compliance with job safety and company policies, and report injuries.

Requirements

• NCSCB Cable Splicer Certification.
• IBEW Lineman with completion of a 5-year apprenticeship and at least 10 years of journeyman experience.
• Technical Competency: Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including union regulations, that apply to high-voltage work.
• Extensive substation experience and proficiency with both overhead and underground Gen-Tie work.
• Communication & Problem-Solving: Strong skills in troubleshooting and coordinating with multiple stakeholders on project sites.
• Driving Record: Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Organizational Excellence: Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical Requirements: Capable of lifting 75 pounds, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and using complex repetitive motions.
• Safety & Compliance: OSHA 30 certification, with additional safety training or certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 5-10 years as a Foreman, General Foreman, or Superintendent.
• Estimating & Budget Management: Experience in estimating and managing budgets for high-voltage projects.
• Utility solar project experience preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance