Power Plant Construction Site Manager - Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Trades

Construction Site Manager

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager to provide on-site leadership for the electrical, instrumentation, and controls trades that support construction of large-scale thermal power generation facilities. This role is essential to ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality installation of electrical distribution systems, instrumentation, and plant control systems. Working under the guidance of the Construction Project Director, the EIC Site Manager leads subcontractors, coordinates field execution, and ensures alignment with project safety, schedule, and performance goals. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a commitment to safety, and the ability to manage complex electrical and controls scopes in a dynamic construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field execution of electrical, instrumentation, and controls installation, including switchgear, transformers, MCCs, cable trays, grounding systems, and control panels.
• Oversee installation and testing of power distribution systems, protective relays, instrumentation loops, DCS/PLC systems, and plant automation infrastructure.
• Coordinate subcontractor work sequencing, manpower planning, and material availability to maintain schedule alignment.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, electrical codes, and industry standards such as NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and ISA.
• Conduct field inspections to verify proper installation of electrical equipment, cable routing, terminations, instrument calibration, and control system integration.
• Support development and execution of electrical testing plans, including megger testing, relay testing, loop checks, and functional testing.
• Resolve field engineering issues, RFIs, and technical challenges in collaboration with engineering and project leadership.
• Maintain rigorous safety oversight, including LOTO procedures, energized work protocols, and electrical hazard mitigation.
• Track progress, support schedule updates, and provide accurate reporting on productivity, constraints, and field risks.
• Assist commissioning teams with system energization, control system testing, and turnover documentation.

Location – Greenville, South Carolina preferred. However, will consider any Jacobs office location nationwide.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field experience.
• 7+ years of experience managing electrical and controls construction on industrial or power generation projects.
• Strong understanding of thermal power plant electrical systems, instrumentation, and control architectures.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and control logic documentation.
• Proven experience managing electrical subcontractors and coordinating multi-discipline field activities.
• Deep knowledge of electrical safety practices, testing procedures, and applicable codes and standards.

The base salary range for this position is $170,400.00 to $260,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.