Substation Manager

Overview

Location: King, TX
Type: 12-Month Contract
Rate: $58/hour
Experience: 6-10 Years Required

Our client is a leading energy company seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee critical power generation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge energy infrastructure while managing complex construction operations in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize and enforce safety protocols on all job sites, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

• Coordinate closely with engineers, EPC contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective project execution

• Lead and manage daily construction activities, including task monitoring, workforce oversight, performance feedback, and conflict resolution

• Perform site inspections, audits, and QA/QC reviews to ensure construction quality meets approved standards and specifications

• Maintain detailed documentation including construction logs, progress reports, safety inspections, and QA/QC records

• Serve as a key communication link between field personnel, project leadership, clients, and commissioning teams

• Review and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, civil plans, and steel structural drawings

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve construction issues to keep projects on schedule and within scope

• Work with EPC partners to resolve RFIs, change orders, and constructability challenges

• Perform material procurement activities and material take-offs as needed

• Support project turnover and commissioning activities through energization

• Participate in post-project reviews, reporting successes, lessons learned, and improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Power Generation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6-10+ years of experience managing substation or power infrastructure construction projects
• Experience working with EPC Contractors, engineering firms, and equipment suppliers
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and practices
• Knowledge of concrete work, flat foundations, drill piers, breaker pads, GSU containment pits
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word, Project) and familiarity with substation or construction management software
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Proven ability to safely work in physically demanding and hazardous environments

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of $58/hour
• Per diem and mobility available
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading energy company
• Exposure to cutting-edge power generation technology
• Professional development and networking opportunities