Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction Manager – High Voltage Power Delivery

Location:
Travel / Project-Based (National)

Employment Type:
Contract

Company Overvie

wOur client is a recognized leader in high voltage power delivery, supporting major transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure projects across the U.S. They focus on delivering safe, high-quality field execution for utilities, municipalities, EPC partners, and large industrial customers. Their teams operate in collaborative, field-driven environments with a strong emphasis on safety, precision, and schedule performance

.Primary Functio

nThe Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) supports the Construction Manager in the day-to-day execution of high-voltage electrical installation projects from pre-construction through closeout. This role assists with field coordination, safety, quality, schedule tracking, material and inventory management, subcontractor coordination, and project documentation. The ACM works closely with the Construction Manager to ensure work is executed in accordance with project specifications, safety standards, and overall project objectives

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Key Responsibiliti**

esField & Project Suppo

• rtSupport daily construction activities for assigned high voltage power delivery project
• s.Assist with project planning, scheduling, estimating, and cost tracking activitie
• s.Help monitor project progress, productivity, and field performanc
• e.Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers under the direction of the Construction Manage
• r.Support implementation of field design changes in coordination with engineering team
• s.Assist with maintaining permits, approvals, and required project documentatio
• n.Participate in field meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefing
• s.Support preparation of daily reports, progress updates, and cost-related documentatio

n.Material & Inventory Manageme

• ntMaterial Handling and Transpor
  t: Safely load, unload, and transport materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites, warehouses, and staging areas using forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipmen
• t.Inventory Managemen
  t: Receive, inspect, and verify incoming materials against purchase orders and delivery documents to ensure accuracy and quality. Maintain accurate inventory records and report discrepancies to the Construction Manage
• r.Documentatio
  n: Maintain accurate records of material receipts, distributions, and inventory levels using manual or electronic tracking system
• s.Assist with coordinating material deliveries to align with construction schedules and field need
• s.Support organization and housekeeping of laydown yards, warehouses, and jobsite storage area

s.Safety & Quali

• tySupport enforcement of safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies in the fiel
• d.Assist with QA/QC documentation, redlines, and as-built verificatio
• n.Help ensure work activities comply with project specifications and energized work protocol

s.Gener

• alPerform additional duties as required to support successful project delivery and Construction Manager need

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Qualificati**

• onsBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent field experience may be consider
• ed.2–5 years of construction experie
  nce within the electric power, utility, or heavy industrial construction indust
• ry.Prior experience supporting construction management teams on EPC or utility infrastructure projec
• ts.Exposure to estimating, scheduling, material management, subcontractor coordination, and cost tracki
• ng.Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skil
• ls.Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outloo
• k).Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment and manage multiple prioriti
• es.Willingness to travel up to 100% based on project assignmen
• ts.Valid driver's license; ability to secure TWIC if requir

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Technical Experience (Prefer**

red)High Voltage Electrical Infrastruc

• tureExposure to power distribution systems (15kV–500kV environmen
• ts).Substation construction, modernization, or expansion proje
• cts.Greenfield and brownfield construction environme
• nts.Transmission yard work, grounding, and structural installati

ons.Major Electrical & Mechanical Equip

• mentPower transformers (installation support, alignment, oil processing coordinati
• on).Switchgear (AIS & GIS), circuit breakers, disconnects, and control pan
• els.Awareness of SF6 handling and environmental compliance practi

ces.Civil & Structural Compon

• entsFoundations, equipment pads, steel erection, and duct bank installat
• ion.Trenching, conduit routing, grounding grids, and cable tray installat

ion.Electrical Installation & Termina

• tionAssisting with pulling, dressing, terminating, and testing power and control cab
• les.Supporting feeder upgrades and circuit cutovers in live utility environme

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