Sr Construction Manager-Utilities

Description Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is responsible for overseeing construction contractor activities for underground transmission/distribution projects in Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts. This role ensures that all work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, codes, environmental regulations, and safety standards. The Construction Manager will be assigned to transmission line and/or substation construction projects within a designated geographic area and will collaborate closely with teams in Transmission Project Management, Environmental Permitting, Siting, Local Control Centers, and Outreach Services.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage medium to high-complexity projects, including underground transmission line rebuilds, trenchless crossings, work in major metropolitan areas, and traffic management plans.

- Oversee substation expansion projects and other system enhancements.

- Ensure contractor compliance with federal, state, local, and Eversource environmental and safety regulations and policies.

- Enforce adherence to Eversource standards and procedures.

- Supervise contract field construction and maintenance activities at transmission and distribution facilities, ensuring alignment with project documents, engineering practices, and industry standards.

- Notify the Project Manager and project team of any deviations in safety, environmental compliance, schedule, design, materials, budget, or commissioning plans.

- Review project designs and construction documents for constructability and schedule feasibility.

- Monitor material requirements and coordinate timely delivery to construction sites.

- Attend, participate in, and potentially lead project meetings.

- Conduct on-site construction briefings and prepare reports on project status, schedules, and risks.

- Coordinate and oversee contractor activities.

- Develop or review commissioning plans, outage requests, and perform switching operations to support construction and storm restoration efforts.

- Conduct contractor evaluations and manage project closeout activities.

- Maintain professional communication with customers as needed during project execution.

- Be available for extended hours during critical construction phases.

- Provide substation escort services for non-qualified individuals.

Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of in-street and underground construction methods; familiarity with trenchless crossing techniques is a plus.

- OSHA training and certification.

- Understanding of applicable safety regulations, construction codes, and standards.

- Knowledge of energy delivery and power systems.

- Ability to learn and effectively use available information technologies.

- Must be 18 years of age or older.

- Valid Driver’s License Required.

About Us

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

An Asplundh Company

As part of One Asplundh, AES customers can take advantage of the full range of resources Asplundh has to offer through a single point of contact. From design to construction and testing to emergency storm restoration and utility vegetation management, our customers count on us for consistently safe and effective service.

Our Commitment

At AES, we believe in tackling challenges in partnership with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Please Note

- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.

- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies:

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.