Construction Manager – Substation

Saulsbury

. Plan, organize, and lead the execution of electrical substation projects to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeOdessa • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing electrical substation projects, ensuring safety, quality, and cost objectives are met. Proven ability to lead project teams, coordinate activities among stakeholders, and maintain effective communication throughout project execution.

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Electrical Substation Project ManagementConstruction ExperienceSafety LeadershipProject CoordinationStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project PlansSpecificationsOwner ContractSubcontractsPurchase OrdersDrawingsSubmittalsBudget ManagementChange Order ExecutionTimesheet Management

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedTeam MotivationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareConstruction Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Electrical SubstationsConstruction SafetyProject StakeholdersVendor ManagementField Staff Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, and lead the execution of electrical substation projects to meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives
Lead the on-site project team in constructing a safe, quality, and profitable project completed on time
Review and understand project proposals and pertinent documents
Determine means and methods, including personnel, materials, equipment, and subcontractors, to meet project objectives
Represent the Company in daily interfaces with the project owner
Establish and maintain safety as the highest priority
Manage project field staff, including support staff, superintendents, project general foremen, and assistants
Keep the Company project manager fully informed of project status, progress, budget, and forecasting
Organize, conduct, and represent the Company at regular project coordination meetings
Review and approve subcontractor invoices, vendor payment applications, and miscellaneous invoices
Collaborate with the Company project manager to detect scope changes and develop and execute change orders
Ensure timely and accurate timesheets for all field personnel on site
Enforce and adhere to all applicable policies and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant construction experience
5+ years of experience managing electrical substation projects
Working knowledge of project plans, specifications, Owner Contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, drawings, submittals, and other project-related documents
Knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction and commissioning of electrical substations
Ability to coordinate numerous activities among project stakeholders, including project owner, Company project manager, Company workforce, subcontractor teams, and vendors
Self-motivated with skills to motivate others
Strong commitment to safety and leading by example
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to walk the property and laydown yards
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds