Construction Manager - Power Generation & Cyber Security Projects

Construction Manager – Power Generation & Cyber Security Projects

Summary

Job Title: Construction Manager (Power Generation / Cyber Security Projects)
Location: Based in Chester, VA with frequent travel to power generation facilities across the region

Type: Contract (12 Months)

Schedule: Full-Time | 5/40 with potential for Overtime

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Rate: $75–$85/hour (with expense reimbursement in lieu of per diem)

Mobilization/Demobilization Bonus: $500 at start and end of assignment

About the Client

Our client is executing a multi-site initiative to enhance cyber security infrastructure across its fleet of power generation facilities. These upgrades include physical and systems-level construction activities to safeguard critical energy infrastructure.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee field execution, ensure quality and safety compliance, and manage vendor performance across multiple project sites.

This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in industrial or power plant construction, particularly those who have worked on security or controls-related scopes. A willingness to travel and work on-site throughout the duration of projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture on all assigned projects, ensuring environmental and compliance standards are met.
• Maintain a physical presence at job sites (minimum 80% of project duration) to monitor daily progress and quickly resolve field issues.
• Oversee construction activities and vendor execution in alignment with project scope, specifications, and company standards.
• Conduct field quality inspections to ensure material and workmanship meet contract requirements and regulatory codes.
• Report deviations from plans, materials, or safety standards directly to the Project Manager.
• Deliver timely project updates, inspection reports, and field observations to leadership.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and internal stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Understand and apply all relevant specifications, standards, and supplemental contract terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of industry experience in construction, engineering, or field management, with at least 3 years in a construction management role.
• Background in power generation systems (turbines, pumps, generators, motors, instrumentation, etc.).
• Familiarity with cyber security infrastructure or control systems construction strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety practices, including scaffolding and confined space entry.
• Ability to review technical drawings, interpret manuals, and prepare concise written reports.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

About Teal Energi:

TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best-in-class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure.

TealEnergi is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued for their unique backgrounds and contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.