Substation Construction Manager

Actalent

  • Dallas, TX
  • $60.00-65.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 9 hours ago
Job Title: Substation Construction ManagerPay Rate: $60-65/hr + Per DiemJob Site Locations in TX, CA, NEJob Description
  • Prioritizes and enforces safety protocols on the job site, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards
  • Broad understanding of company policies and procedures
  • Coordinates with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are completed effectively
  • Perform inspections, maintain QA/QC documents, and audits construction quality, ensuring adherence to standards and specifications
  • Maintains open communication with team members, clients, and other stakeholders throughout the project
  • Keeps detailed records of construction activities, progress reports, and safety inspections
  • Experience in leading and managing construction, including monitoring tasks, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts
  • Vast knowledge of electrical schematics, mechanical, civil, and steel structural drawings
  • Thorough understanding of safety regulations and practices, including the ability to identify and mitigate hazards
  • Ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise during construction, ensuring the project stays on track
  • Familiar with concrete work, flat foundations, drill piers, breaker pads, GSU containment pits
  • Work with EPC to resolve requests for information (RFI) and change orders
  • Perform material procurement and material take offs
Preferred Work Experience
  • An SME in substation or utility scale energy storage design and/or project management, with established expertise in one or more of the following areas:
o Power electronicso Battery storage system designo Substation designo Generation tie design
  • Design and/or operation of large-scale power generation or processing plants involving adherence to regulatory requirements while maximizing the performance and reliability of technically complex systems
  • Hands-on experience and knowledge of construction methods, including foundations, trenching, electrical terminations and testing, and best safety practices
  • Strong knowledge of technologies in energy storage including varying battery chemistries, power conversion units and DC-DC converters
  • Lithium-ion battery storage safety: Familiarity with UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 855, NFPA 70E, NEC, applicable IFC/IBC sections
  • Familiarity with interconnection studies and GIA material modification adjustment (MMA) processes, particularly in WECC and CAISO
  • Construction permitting and contracting experience
  • Shows maturity of technical expertise and assumes responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical and non-technical concepts to diverse audiences
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

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