Senior Construction Manager – Distribution Line

Qualus

. Manage and inspect the day-to-day activities of multiple electric contractor crews for distribution line construction .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of electric distribution and substation construction, including compliance with safety standards and regulations. Proficient in managing contractor crews and coordinating electric infrastructure installation while ensuring adherence to company specifications and governmental requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electric Operations KnowledgeOSHA Regulations ComplianceContractor ManagementJob/Work Management ApplicationsSafety Audits and Documentation

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Hard Skills

Construction StandardsSafety RequirementsSwitching and Outage AuthorizationCycle-Time ManagementCost Objectives Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCoordinationDecision-Making

Tools & Technologies

AS8AtlasMobile MapsMS Office SuiteAsset Suite Safety Audit/Observation Tool

Industry Keywords

Electric DistributionSubstation ConstructionEnvironmental PracticesPermit CoordinationCustomer Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and inspect the day-to-day activities of multiple electric contractor crews for distribution line construction
Facilitate electric infrastructure installation and ensure compliance with safety standards, company standards, specifications, and governmental regulations
Manage work to meet cycle-time and cost objectives
Oversee and direct contractors performing upgrades and replacements to reclosures, capacitor banks, regulator banks, and pole/circuit rebuilds on energized lines
Notify federal, state, and local agencies before, during, and after construction as required
Coordinate with customers at jobsites to determine requirements, construction sequencing, and site readiness
Maintain regular contact with contractor supervision regarding job performance and document results
Ensure contract terms and technical specifications are met
Make and communicate field decisions regarding job changes; document changes in appropriate systems
Schedule and coordinate required electric system outages
Perform weekly crew safety audits and document performance in the Asset Suite Safety Audit/Observation Tool
Coordinate permit and work-with requirements with third-party utilities and permit agencies
Review and approve contractor-submitted documents for accuracy and completeness
Communicate job status to facilitate scheduling commitments
Maintain customer coordination during construction and conduct completion walk-downs with customers and contractors
Report to service center, jobsite, or remote location

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough knowledge of company work, environmental, and safety practices
Working knowledge of electric operations
Ability to maintain or obtain switching and outage authorization
10+ years of materials, construction standards, regulations (OSHA), and safety requirements for electric distribution and substation construction
Thorough knowledge of PC and job/work management applications including AS8, Atlas, Mobile Maps, and MS Office Suite
Ability to travel to multiple project sites within West Virginia

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Retirement Savings Plans, including employer matching where applicable
Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays