Lead, Construction Manager, Transmission at Eversource Energy

Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Utilities, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Detailed knowledge of transmission, substation, and distribution construction
Thorough knowledge of applicable work practices and procedures, and safety requirements
Good human resource management and business planning skills
Working knowledge of information technology and the use of Eversource's office automation and information systems
Good written and oral communications ability
Bachelor's degree in Applied Science, Engineering, Finance, Business, or the equivalent
A minimum of eight years of experience
Position required to qualify as an authorized clearance holder

Responsibilities

Develop and manage a construction team scaled to ensure comprehensive management of all construction activities
Manage all construction related activity including budget, schedule, contract adherence including compliance and conformance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards
Lead and document constructability reviews
Lead development of required project Outage & Energization (O&E) plans
Conduct O&E review with outage coordination
Ensure on-time submittal of associated permit requests in accordance with defined application requirements
Ensure bid documents include complete and clearly defined scopes of work
Develop construction bid documents including detailed schedule of values
Ensure all materials have been identified, ordered and delivery schedule meets project schedule requirements
Collaborate with Project Manager and procurement to conduct bid reviews and recommendation for award
Develop and maintain accurate construction cash flow
Develop and maintain construction risk matrix
Coordinate internal and external resources as required to support project
Schedule, lead and document comprehensive weekly project construction meetings
Document, manage and communicate Requests for Information (RFI), Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Change Order Requests (COR) in accordance defined procedures
Maintain clear and open communication with all supporting organizations
Ensure construction schedule accuracy
Ensure contractor adherence to Construction Quality Assurance plan
Manage all “out-of-scope” work communicating cost and schedule impact
Set clear expectations for construction safety performance with entire project team
Promptly investigate and resolve any identified safety issue or concern
Ensure prompt notification of any deviations in safety, compliance, conformance, schedule, design or budget
Ensure all on site public interactions are courteous and professional
Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure prompt validation and processing of invoices
Ensure all documentation and activities required for project closeout are completed
Mentor junior staff to foster career development
Responsible for the construction management and quality assurance of transmission line, distribution line, and substation projects
Determines project staffing requirements and oversees internal/external construction staff
Works with Project Managers, Engineering, Scheduling, Contract Administration, other Transmission Group managers, Local Control Center/Operations Centers, Legal, Purchasing, and field staff to ensure the safe and timely completion of work meeting Eversource's quality standards
Responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental programs, policies, rules, and regulations
Direct safety awareness and compliance initiatives within the department
Responsible for monitoring the safety and environmental performance of contractors
Responsible for the performance of onsite resources
Responsible for interacting with external labor management to ensure the evaluation and performance of external resources to meet Eversource standards

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Construction ManagementTransmission Line ConstructionDistribution Line ConstructionSubstation ProjectsProject StaffingBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementContract AdministrationConstructability ReviewsOutage PlanningEnergization PlansPermit RequestsBid DocumentsSchedule of ValuesMaterials ManagementSafety ComplianceEnvironmental Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills and responsibilities are required for the Lead Construction Manager role?

Key responsibilities include developing and managing construction teams, leading constructability reviews, developing outage and energization plans, ensuring bid documents and material delivery meet schedules, managing budgets and schedules, coordinating resources, and ensuring safety and compliance.

What is the work environment or team structure like at Eversource for this position?

The role involves overseeing internal/external construction staff, collaborating with Project Managers, Engineering, Scheduling, Contract Administration, other managers, Local Control Centers, Legal, Purchasing, and field staff to ensure safe and timely project completion.

What makes a strong candidate for this Construction Manager position?

Strong candidates will have experience in construction management for transmission, distribution, and substation projects, with skills in team leadership, budget/schedule management, safety compliance, contractor oversight, and collaboration across multiple departments.