Transmission & Substation Construction Manager (Early Project Phase)

Build the Infrastructure Powering Tomorrow

Join a leading clean energy and utility organization that is investing billions in grid modernization, renewable energy, and transmission expansion across North America. This is an opportunity to work on high-profile projects, collaborate with industry experts, and build a long-term career in one of the fastest-growing sectors in infrastructure.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work on large-scale transmission and substation projects that support the future of energy.
• Be part of a safety-first culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with experienced engineers, construction leaders, and technical specialists.
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Contribute to projects that strengthen grid reliability and support the transition to cleaner energy.

What You'll Do

As the Construction Manager, you'll serve as the field leader for early-stage transmission and substation construction projects, ensuring safe, high-quality execution from project kickoff through construction readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field execution and contractor oversight.
• Serve as the primary link between field operations and the Project Manager.
• Review contracts, schedules, drawings, and project requirements to ensure successful delivery.
• Champion a strong safety culture and enforce site safety standards.
• Coordinate project kickoff meetings, contractor onboarding, and site readiness activities.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, schedule, and environmental compliance.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and field records.
• Partner with engineering, environmental, safety, logistics, and land teams to resolve challenges and keep projects moving.
• Support outage planning, material coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Deliver timely, accurate updates to project leadership and key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Experience managing transmission, substation, utility, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, schedules, and field execution.
• Experience overseeing contractor safety and quality programs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with project controls, documentation, and reporting systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Unifier, or similar project management tools is a plus.

Work Environment

This role combines field leadership with project coordination and reporting. You'll spend time at active construction sites, in project trailers, and working with digital tools to manage schedules, documentation, and project performance.

Ready to help build the next generation of energy infrastructure? Apply today and be part of an organization shaping the future of reliable, sustainable power.

This is a Contract position based out of New Orleans, LA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $40 - $55