About this Construction Manager role at Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
At SEL, we create digital products and solutions that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. The devices and software we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Construction Manager in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.
As a Construction Manager in Engineering Services a typical day might include the following:
- Provide construction leadership and oversight for complex substation and transmission line projects from mobilization through commissioning and closeout.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for high-voltage electrical systems and utility construction practices.
- As an SME perform design, electrical and constructability reviews as required.
- Lead project execution with minimal oversight, including schedule, cost, quality, and safety management.
- Coordinate closely with SEL engineering, project management, field services teams and contractors to ensure constructability and compliance.
- Manage and oversee internal resources, subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews to ensure contractual, technical, and safety requirements are met on projects assigned.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, utility, state, and local regulations.
- Act as a qualifying individual for General Contractor and Electrical Contractor license in multiple states, as required.
- Represent SEL with customers, utilities, inspectors, and regulatory authorities.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor other construction and project staff.
This job might be for you if possess the following:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Extensive experience managing construction of electric substations and/or transmission line projects.
- In-depth knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and power delivery infrastructure.
- Currently holds or ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
- Currently holds or ability to obtain General Contractor and/or Electrical Contractor license(s) in multiple U.S. states.
- Willingness and ability to act as a General Contractor and/or Electrical license qualifier for SEL.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence in high-risk construction environments.
- Prior experience qualifying or maintaining General Contractor licenses for a multi-state or national contractor.
- Experience supporting large-scale utility or EPC projects nationwide.
- Familiarity with SEL protection, control, and power system solutions.
- Residence within approximately 45 minutes of an existing SEL office location.
Work Environment & Travel
- This position will primarily be on location throughout the United States. While not on project location this role will report to a local SEL office located within the United States. The role requires extensive travel (up to 75%), including extended assignments at construction sites, substations, transmission corridors, and customer facilities.
Pay Range Data
- Construction Manager: $115,000 - 175,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills
Work Environment & Travel
This position will primarily be on location throughout the United States. While not on project location this role will report to a local SEL office located within the United States. The role requires extensive travel (up to 75%), including extended assignments at construction sites, substations, transmission corridors, and customer facilities.
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
- We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
- Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.
Pay Range Data
Construction Manager: $115,000 - 175,000 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills
Communication with Applicants
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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.
