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Job Title: Distribution Construction Manager Job Description

We are seeking seven (7) Construction Managers to oversee a Resiliency Program in the Greater New Orleans area. This is part of a long-term initiative, focused on building robust distribution systems throughout New Orleans and Jefferson Parish. Successful candidates will lead both subcontractor and crew teams, ensuring high standards of production and quality.

Responsibilities

+ Drive performance of subcontractors and crews in building distribution systems.

+ Manage the overall production and quality of construction projects.

+ Lead teams of up to 25 people.

+ Ensure work is executed in accordance with safety, quality, reporting, contract, standards, change management, risk management, and schedule requirements.

+ Communicate effectively with project teams and stakeholders.

+ Conduct standardized reporting and appropriate construction meetings.

Essential Skills

+ Substation Construction Management

+ Distribution Construction Management experience

+ Experience in electrical distribution and power delivery

+ Competency in construction documents, QA/QC, and substation construction

+ Strong computer and reporting skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with Entergy projects

+ Project management, construction, and transmission safety knowledge

+ Distribution and power delivery construction experience

+ Experience with Entergy will be looked at favorably

Work Environment

This role involves fieldwork overseeing subcontractor crews for a project spanning a year. Expect to work over 50 hours per week, typically 10-hour days for 5 days a week. The position offers a standard per diem based on the area, with time and a half for overtime. Benefits include holidays and PTO, and there is potential for future projects with a growing footprint in various locations. The role requires adherence to the Field Resource Expense Guideline.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Covington, Louisiana.

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 Oct 17, 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.

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