Assistant Construction Manager
Assistant Construction Manager – High Voltage Power Delivery
Location: Travel / Project-Based (National)
Employment Type: Contract
Company Overview
Our 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 Function
The 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.
Key Responsibilities
Field & Project Support
- Support daily construction activities for assigned high voltage power delivery projects.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, estimating, and cost tracking activities.
- Help monitor project progress, productivity, and field performance.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers under the direction of the Construction Manager.
- Support implementation of field design changes in coordination with engineering teams.
- Assist with maintaining permits, approvals, and required project documentation.
- Participate in field meetings, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Support preparation of daily reports, progress updates, and cost-related documentation.
Material & Inventory Management
- Material Handling and Transport: 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 equipment.
- Inventory Management: 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 Manager.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of material receipts, distributions, and inventory levels using manual or electronic tracking systems.
- Assist with coordinating material deliveries to align with construction schedules and field needs.
- Support organization and housekeeping of laydown yards, warehouses, and jobsite storage areas.
Safety & Quality
- Support enforcement of safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies in the field.
- Assist with QA/QC documentation, redlines, and as-built verification.
- Help ensure work activities comply with project specifications and energized work protocols.
General
- Perform additional duties as required to support successful project delivery and Construction Manager needs.
Additional Required Skills:
- Exposure to estimating, scheduling, material management, subcontractor coordination, and cost tracking.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Willingness to travel up to 100% based on project assignments.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to secure TWIC if required.
Civil & Structural Components
- Foundations, equipment pads, steel erection, and duct bank installation.
- Trenching, conduit routing, grounding grids, and cable tray installation.
Electrical Installation & Termination
- Assisting with pulling, dressing, terminating, and testing power and control cables.
- Supporting feeder upgrades and circuit cutovers in live utility environments.
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REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related discipline preferred; equivalent field experience may be considered.
- 2–5 years of construction experience within the electric power, utility, or heavy industrial construction industry.
- Prior experience supporting construction management teams on EPC or utility infrastructure projects.
- High Voltage Electrical Infrastructure: Exposure to power distribution systems (15kV–500kV environments), Substation construction, modernization, or expansion projects, Greenfield and brownfield construction environments, Transmission yard work, grounding, and structural installations.
- Major Electrical & Mechanical Equipment, Power transformers (installation support, alignment, oil processing coordination), Switchgear (AIS & GIS), circuit breakers, disconnects, and control panels, and Awareness of SF6 handling and environmental compliance practices.
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