Travelling Construction Manager-Substation Job at Kimmel and Associates, Knippa, TX

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  • Kimmel and Associates
  • Knippa, TX

Job Description

About the Company

The company is a leading full-service engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence in project execution. Known for its ability to deliver comprehensive and integrated solutions, they support clients across the country with complex capital project needs within the renewables, power, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

About the Position

The Construction Manager – Substation will lead on-site execution for ground-up substation construction projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role manages all day-to-day field operations, supervises field personnel, and serves as the primary on-site representative for the client and subcontractors.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong field management experience, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to safety and quality. The position requires 100% travel, with the majority of work occurring on projects throughout Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead on-site construction teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and profitable substation projects.
  • Review project proposals, plans, and specifications to fully understand scope and requirements.
  • Determine optimal means and methods, including personnel, equipment, material planning, and subcontractor strategy.
  • Serve as the company’s onsite representative in daily interactions with project owners.
  • Maintain and enforce Saulsbury’s safety-first philosophy on every aspect of the project.
  • Manage field staff, including superintendents, foremen, project support personnel, and subcontractors.
  • Keep the Project Manager fully informed regarding project progress, budget status, challenges, and forecasting.
  • Organize and participate in project coordination meetings at agreed-upon intervals.
  • Review and approve subcontractor invoices, vendor applications, and other financial documentation.
  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to identify scope changes and support the development of change orders.
  • Ensure timely and accurate timesheet submission for all field personnel.
  • Enforce company policies, procedures, and project controls at all times.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5–10 years of construction management experience, ideally involving ground-up substation projects.
  • Strong understanding of substation construction processes, EPC coordination, and field operations.
  • Proven ability to lead field teams and manage subcontractors in a complex, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make decisions quickly and effectively.
  • Ability to manage schedules, budgets, progress tracking, and reporting.
  • Commitment to safety excellence and adherence to company and regulatory safety standards.
  • Ability to travel full-time for project assignments.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $150,000–$200,000
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Travel per diem and project-based incentives
  • Career progression opportunities within a growing EPC leader

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, For subcontractor,

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