
Construction Manager III (2964)
Required skills
- Construction Manager
- Electric Utilities
- Transmission & Distribution
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- MS Office Suite
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- project lifecycle management
- commissioning
Nice to have
- Straight-Time Overtime
Role summary
The Construction Manager (CM) will manage capital projects from initiation through final commissioning and closeout within the Electric Utilities industry. Responsibilities include developing project scope, cost estimates, and schedules; creating detailed construction plans, including outage requirements; managing bid packages and vendor selection; conducting constructability reviews; ensuring safety and environmental compliance; monitoring schedule and cost performance; performing quality assurance checks; and overseeing contract closeout and regulatory compliance. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, 5-10 years of experience in Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution or similar industries, and advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite. Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills are essential.
JOB SUMMARY
Requisition Number:
2964
Job Title:
Construction Manager III
Date Opened:
7/7/2026 Location:
Metairie
Industry:
Electric Utilities
Department:
Construction Management
Employment Type:
FT RegularEligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship:
NoFLSA Exemption:
Exempt-Eligible for Straight-Time OvertimeJob SummaryThe Construction Manager (CM) will be engaged in the project from the initiation / definition phase through final commissioning and closeout. Below is list of activities / deliverables the CM may be involved in throughout the life cycle of a project from initiation to final commissioning and closeout. Project scopes vary as will the roles of the CM for each project. This position, depending upon experience may be a I or a II in the client structure. Job Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Construction Group to manage capital projects through the entire life cycle from definition to closeout Participate as a member of project teams to develop project scope, project cost estimate, project schedule Participate on site field / scope visits Assist others in developing schedule including critical paths Develop detailed construction plans and identify outage requirements to implement new facilities Identify required permits Develop detailed estimates Work with Utility Company major accounts group regarding outages that affect external/internal customers Develop construction contract bid packages; review responses and participate in vendor selectiono Develop bid package / RFPo Conduct pre-bid meeting with contractors Participate in design constructability reviews for all disciplines (site, foundation, electrical & relay, T-Line) to identify and eliminate costly expenses during the construction phase Develop detailed construction plan, which includes a list of outages, exact work dates, and construction resource requirements Identifies and addresses all project safety hazards and environmental concerns. Responsible for monitoring and routine reporting on project construction schedule and cost Perform quality assurance checks during construction Monitor schedule and progress versus requested in service date Responsible for closeout of construction contracts and as-built documentation Monitors that all Utility Company procedures and processes are followed so that we will comply with all regulatory requirements Provide Construction Management over site to contractors responsible for constructing and commissioning Transmission Substations and Transmission Lines across the Utility Company System
Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management or the equivalent required; Requires more than five (5) with less than ten (10) years experience in the Electric Utility Transmission & Distribution, Construction, Manufacturing, or similar industries experience required; Must have superior interpersonal, leadership, communication, organizational, and presentation skills; Requires a proven ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written; Must possess advanced knowledge of MS Office suite of products (especially MS Word and MS Excel). Working Conditions: Work is conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private Office) and requires occasional travel to off-site work locations Field duties require outdoor work in a plant or construction atmosphere Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel Working plant, construction, and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and carry 20 pounds Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locationsThis job description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibi...
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