Senior Construction Manager, Electrical Distribution

Description

• The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds
• Lead and participate in pre-construction meetings, ensuring proper communication of project scope, schedule, and safety expectations.
• Collaborate with Distribution Operations Technicians, engineering, planning, and design leads to ensure one-line diagrams, maps, and GIS data are accurate and up to date.
• Conduct field inspections and review completed work to ensure compliance with DTE specifications, safety standards, and project requirements.
• Provide Field Construction Management services to oversee construction of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems, including the installation, replacement, and removal of poles, conductors, reclosers, underground cables, conduits, transformers, switches, disconnects, cross arms, anchors, and other related components.
• Coordinate, oversee, and schedule all field construction activities to support the delivery of electric power in collaboration with key stakeholders, including internal teams, developers, and contracted crews.
• Interpret, adhere to, and enforce company and client safety policies, the National Electric Safety Code (NESC), and other applicable standards.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for DTE’s electrical distribution construction activities within the Michigan Electric Service Territory.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and field guidance to construction contractors and client crews.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and contribute to operational excellence in project execution.
• Plan, organize, and monitor contractor performance within assigned project areas.
• Identify and communicate construction issues, providing recommendations for process improvements and corrective actions.
• Work with project management and operations teams to validate as-built versus as-billed documentation for accuracy and billing integrity.
• Track contractor performance metrics and maintain accurate documentation of construction progress and compliance.

Requirements

• This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week
• 8–10 years of experience in electrical distribution or transmission construction.
• The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Prior foreman or field leadership experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize work, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Associate Degree in Engineering Technology or related field (preferred).
• Comprehensive understanding of overhead and underground electric distribution systems and construction practices.
• DOL Certified Journeyman preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of DTE construction specifications, standards, and safety requirements preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction plans, and work orders.
• The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in GIS mapping systems, Maximo, Argus, and MS Office Suite.
• The employee may be required to travel
• The employee may be subject to rough terrain and inclement weather

Benefits

• 1-week paternity leave paid at 100%
• 100% company paid basic life insurance
• 5 days paid family leave
• Optional vision and dental insurance
• Infertility benefits up to $10,000
• 6 company-paid holidays
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match
• Adoption assistance up to $5,000
• 100% company-paid long-term disability
• Optional short-term disability
• 10 days PTO
• 100% employer paid employee-only medical plan
• 6-weeks maternity leave paid at 100%

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance