"Alerted.org

Job Title: Substation Construction Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Construction Manager to lead a substation construction project located between Lake Charles and Deridder. This position involves overseeing the project's entirety, with an emphasis on acting as an Owner's Representative and ensuring quality assurance. The project is expected to last between 8 to 10 months initially, with potential for extension up to 5 years based on performance and project needs.

Responsibilities

+ Drive subcontractor performance and ensure alignment with project objectives.

+ Lead subcontractor crews in the construction of a substation.

+ Oversee overall production and quality of the job and team, managing a team of up to 25 people.

+ Ensure construction subcontractors adhere to safety, quality, reporting, contract, standards, change management, risk management, and schedule requirements.

+ Facilitate communication with the project team and stakeholders, including standardized reporting and conducting construction meetings.

Essential Skills

+ Substation Construction Management experience.

+ Distribution Construction Management experience.

+ Proficiency in electrical distribution and power delivery.

+ Strong QA/QC skills.

+ Excellent construction management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Entergy project experience is a plus.

+ Experience in project management, transmission, and safety.

+ Strong computer and reporting skills.

Work Environment

This role involves working in the field, coordinating and pushing the work of subcontractor crews. The work schedule is typically 50+ hours per week, with 10-hour workdays over five days. The position offers standard per diem and time-and-a-half for overtime. Holidays and PTO are offered. The company has secured several projects for future years, offering stability and opportunities for further project work within the region.

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 Lake Charles,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 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.