• Substation Construction Manager

    Actalent (Covington, LA)


    Job Title: Substation Construction ManagerJob Description

     

    We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to oversee a substation project for a large Data Center located between Rayville and Delhi, LA. This multi-year project requires a dedicated leader to drive subcontractor performance and manage a crew of up to 25 people, ensuring the production and quality standards are met.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead subcontractor crews in building a substation.

    + Drive subcontractor performance to ensure quality and production standards.

    + Oversee overall production and quality of the job and crew.

    + Manage a team of up to 25 people.

    + Ensure construction subcontractors execute work in accordance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

    + Facilitate communication with the project team and stakeholders.

    + Conduct standardized reporting and appropriate construction meetings.

    Essential Skills

    + Substation Construction Management experience.

    + Distribution Construction Management experience.

    + Proficiency in electrical distribution and power delivery.

    + Familiarity with construction documents and QA/QC processes.

    + Strong computer and reporting skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with Entergy projects.

    + Knowledge in construction, construction management, project management, transmission, safety, electrical, and project management construction.

    Work Environment

    This project is expected to last over 2 years and involves fieldwork coordinating subcontractor crews. The standard work schedule is 10-hour days for 5 days a week, totaling over 50 hours per week. A 50-hour base workweek includes time and a half, with 7 days of per diem provided. Holidays and PTO are offered, with the first 40 hours of vacation billed back to the customer. This role offers the potential for future project work due to the client's growing footprint within Entergy and other utilities.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Covington,LA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.