Field Construction Managers

Job Description

Vacancies: 7 
Hourly Rate: $65 - $72/hour
Job Type: Contract
On-Site: M-F (no hybrid or remote options)  
Locations & Durations: 

• Binghamton, NY # 6471 - 4 months
• Ithaca, NY #6467, #6468, #6469, #6470 - 16 - 24 months
• Rochester, NY - Must have NICET Level II certification #6465, #6466 - 6 months with possibility of extension

Role & Responsibilities:
Overview

• The Field Construction Manager (FCM) oversees all on-site construction, electromechanical, and civil activities. Reporting to the Project Manager and Construction Manager, the FCM ensures project execution aligns with safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements in accordance with Customer and regulatory standards. The FCM coordinates day-to-day site operations, resolves field issues, and maintains strong communication across all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Construction Management
• Supervise all field activities, including civil, mechanical, and electrical work.
• Monitor construction progress, comparing contractor schedules to project baselines.
• Lead daily coordination with contractors; conduct weekly progress meetings and ensure two-week lookahead schedules are submitted.
• Review contractor invoices, manage material delivery and inventory, and inspect work for quality and compliance.
• Maintain up to date on-site as-built drawings and documentation.
• Coordinate field activities with local and state authorities and manage outage requests via E-STAR/CONVEX.

Issue Resolution & Documentation

• Provide proactive field support and resolve construction discrepancies in collaboration with engineering and contractors.
• Track change orders, RFIs, design modifications, and correspondence; advise PM on claims or scope changes.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly reports including site meeting minutes and audit logs.
• Support final documentation handover and Lessons Learned reporting.

Safety Management

• Review and enforce contractor Health and Safety Plans (HASP).
• Conduct daily safety briefings and weekly inspections.
• Ensure incident, near miss, and injury reporting are completed and investigated.
• Propose and track Corrective and Preventive Action Reports (CAR/PAR).
• Escort visitors and ensure compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards.

Environmental Oversight

• Review and update Environmental Management Plans.
• Provide daily environmental tips and conduct weekly environmental inspections.
• Report incidents and collaborate with the Customer and regulatory inspectors (e.g., NYSDEC, EPA, CT DEEP).
• Document audits, third-party inspection reports, and environmental compliance.

Quality Assurance

• Assist in reviewing Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and monitor test completion.
• Ensure all IFC drawings are current; track contractor red-line markups.
• Validate all material submittals, delivery receipts, and contractor documentation.
• Support permit compliance, testing verifications, and final as-built review.
• Maintain documentation in ProjectWise and verify all SAP forms for equipment installation/removal.

Qualifications / Requirements:
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent, with at least 10 years of relevant experience in:
• Construction management
• Testing and maintenance of electrical equipment
• Relay protection and control systems
• Field commissioning and troubleshooting
• Electrical engineering in field environments
• SCADA and automation systems

Technical Proficiency

• Knowledge of substation/transmission/distribution systems
• Experience with outage coordination, tagging procedures, and safety audits
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, OSHA, FERC, NERC, and CIP standards

Certifications

• Background check clearance per IUSA Contractor policy
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid / AED Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Training