Construction Manager (Transmission and Substation)

Construction Manager (Transmission and Substation) Emp Type: ContractBYRON, IL, US Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026Salary : 49.26 - 62.46 Hourly Job Summary: Seeking a Construction Manager (Transmission and Substation) to manage site safety including performance of safety audits. Job Description: Manage site safety including performance of safety audits Provide constructability feedback during design and walk down Provide scheduling input Review/Manage Scope Change requests Assist with managing material availability Manage adherence to prints, standards. Requiring oversight of third-party vendors and EPC contractors, as well as coordination with business partners and co-locators. Will provide oversight rather than direct craft supervision, supporting vendors during environmental, cultural, and geotechnical surveys Utilize Procore as the primary project management software and Primavera P6 for scheduling Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent work experience and a minimum of 10 years' experience with construction management in the electric power industry. At least 10 years of construction manager experience Experience with Word and Excel Knowledge of OSHA safety policies (helpful) Knowledge of safety policies Electrical utility experience (highly desired). Commercial construction experience required, preferably with substations and transmission/distribution; switch yards, transformers, GIS breakers, and bus bars, and that nuclear experience Previous work experience at Byron station desired. Demonstrated skill in construction project management. High level of knowledge about transmission rebuild and substation installation. Communication skills and the ability to generate electronic reports Familiarity in project management software such as Procore and Primavera P6 being advantageous. Benefits: Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics. Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st. Technical Certification Bonus:Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification. Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.