Electrical Construction Manager

TalentBurst, Inc.

Gaylord, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Budget Management, Capital Project, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Contract Management, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Wiring, Electricity, Emergency Response, Engineering Change Order, High Voltage (HV), Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Plan Meetings, Power Outages, Project Commissioning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Schematics, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Systems Reliability, Technical Drawing, Willing to Travel, Workforce Management

LOCATION

Gaylord, MI

POSTED

17 days ago

Job Title: Electrical Construction Manager
Job Location: Gaylord, MI 49735
Contract: 6+ Months (Possible of extension)
Shift: 1st Shift

Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
Manage all phases of field construction for utility substation, transmission, and high-voltage distribution projects (typically 12kV–500kV).
Supervise contracted workforce; ensure work adheres to CE standards, drawings, and approved work packages.
Oversee all field activities with an uncompromising commitment to CE’s “Safety First” culture.
Coordinate switching clearances and tagging, outages, and energization activities with system operations.
Develop and manage construction sequencing to minimize customer impact, maintain system reliability, and meet capital project milestones.
Lead by example in promoting CE’s safety-first culture in every action, decision, and field interaction.
Enforce CE safety policies, Life-Saving Rules, and Human Performance principles aligned with utility safety programs and regulatory requirements.
Ensure strict compliance with OSHA 1910.269, NESC, NEC, NFPA 70/70E, and state/local regulations.
Conduct and document daily tailboards, job briefings, safety audits, and field verifications.
Immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors; ensure stop-work authority is understood and exercised appropriately.
Confirm contractor compliance with CE safety qualification requirements, training, and adherence to CE-approved work methods.
Actively identify safety risks, drive mitigation strategies, and reinforce expectations regarding incident prevention and reporting.
Interpret engineering packages, one-line diagrams, schematics, transmission line profiles, structure drawings, and P&C wiring prints.
Oversee installation of substation equipment (breakers, transformers, relays, switches, buswork, grounding, steel structures) and overhead/underground line components.
Conduct detailed quality checks and inspections; verify compliance with CE construction standards, material specifications, and safe work practices.
Review and validate testing results for transformers, breakers, relays, control circuits, and grounding systems to ensure safe and acceptable performance.
Serve as the primary field liaison between engineering, operations, planning, protection & control, and project management.
Manage outage coordination, clearance requests, and switching procedures with system operations.
Lead construction coordination meetings with internal teams and external contractors with emphasis on safety, schedule, and risk.
Communicate progress, issues, risks, safety concerns, and commissioning readiness to project stakeholders.
Track labor, equipment, and material usage to monitor budget adherence.
Manage schedules and align resources to meet key operational dates and outage windows while maintaining a safety-first mindset.
Support material procurement, staging, and logistics for field installation.
Identify scope variances and field changes; support resolution through engineering coordination or change request processes.
Travel within the service territory; 85–90% of time spent on active job sites.
Ability to work extended hours or off-shifts during outages, cutovers, or emergency response events.
Demonstrated commitment to CE’s core values of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Skills:
Required:
8–15 years of experience in utility transmission, distribution, or substation construction or field operations.
Strong understanding of utility construction standards, work methods, and safety rules.

In-depth knowledge of:
Substation grounding, structures, and HV equipment installation
Transmission and distribution line construction (OH/UG)
Protection & control systems, relay panels, and control house wiring
Switching, tagging, and clearance procedures
Ability to manage contractors and multi-discipline crews in a live utility environment with an unwavering focus on safety.
Ability to read and interpret complex utility drawings and technical packages.
Strong communication skills with engineering, operations, field personnel, and contractors.

Preferred:
Utility operations or capital project experience (T&D, Substation, Major Projects).
Experience with large investor-owned utilities or public power entities.

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Equivalent field experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Certifications such as OSHA 30, PMP, or utility-specific qualifications (e.g., switching or clearance certification).

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About the Company

TalentBurst, Inc.

For over 20 years, TalentBurst Inc. has been an award-winning provider of cutting-edge Workforce Management Solutions. With a strong commitment to staying ahead in the tech landscape, we pioneer innovative approaches to talent acquisition. Our expertise spans Life Sciences, and Healthcare Staffing, Banking, Financial, IT, and Engineering, as well as Global Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), State, Local Government and Education (SLED), and IC validation/compliance services. Additionally, our division, TalentProcure, leads the industry with offerings such as High Hazard Payroll, Managed Services, and Vendor on Premise (VOP) solutions.

Due to our prioritization of excellent standards, we are Joint Commission Certified and are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in the USA and Canada. Supporting over 130 Fortune 500 companies globally, we excel in navigating the landscape of talent acquisition. In a world of constant change, we embrace developing people-centric solutions that address the unique demands of our clients. Stay connected by visiting our website and following us on social media!

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2002

WEBSITE

http://www.talentburst.com/

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