Field Construction Manager
Asplundh Engineering Services
Buffalo, NY
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
Field Construction Manager (FCM)
Responsibilities
The Field Construction Manager (FCM), under the guidance of the Project Manager and Construction Manager, coordinates, manages, and supervises all construction and on-site electromechanical tasks, as well as civil work. The FCM is responsible for:
- Coordinating the schedule with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure required site progress.
- Managing the mobilization and demobilization of resources in a timely manner.
- Implementing corrective measures to ensure compliance with Client’s policies and procedures regarding safety, quality, schedule, and cost.
- Provide proactive field support to resolve problems.
- Open/close daily work notifications; inspect substation/ROW perimeter.
- Report weekly/monthly; document site meetings.
- Monitor schedule and attend contractor meetings.
- Maintain onsite H&S, Environment, and Quality project binder.
- Organize and document project progress.
- Prepare Final File; review contractor invoices and schedules.
- Conduct weekly project progress meetings; request two-week look ahead schedule.
- Be onsite during work; observe contractor activities.
- Notify PM of issues or public complaints.
- Coordinate material delivery; inspect construction materials.
- Ensure workmanship conforms to specifications and schedules.
- Resolve construction problems with engineering personnel, inspectors, contractors, and suppliers.
- Minimize change orders; review and recommend on change orders/notices.
- Enhance project constructability considering schedule, cost, and quality.
- Attend E-STAR/CONVEX training; initiate transmission outage requests.
- Maintain project change order and correspondence log.
- Communicate continuously with PM; coordinate with local/state municipalities.
- Adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Review HASP from contractors; attend daily briefs.
- Provide Safety Orientation Checklist; ensure completion.
- Supervise daily safety activities; prepare weekly inspections.
- Report and investigate accidents/incidents; propose corrective actions.
- Review Environmental Management Plan; provide improvements.
- Include environmental tips in daily briefs; ensure checklist completion.
- Supervise daily environmental activities; prepare weekly inspections.
- Report and investigate environmental incidents; propose corrective actions.
- Review Inspection Test Plan from contractors; ensure onsite records are organized.
- Update IFC drawings; track contractor mark-ups.
- Control project documentation; ensure compliance with permits.
- Verify equipment testing and as-built data.
- Perform weekly audits and inspections; propose non-conformance actions.
- Review contractor material submittals; verify material receipts.
- Upload documents to Project Wise; propose lessons learned.
- Conduct pre/post energization inspections; reconcile materials at project end.
Must have a BS/BA degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited college/university or 10 years’ experience in the following areas:
- Construction Management
- Construction, maintenance and testing of electrical equipment
- Relay protection and control systems
- Start-up and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems
- Electrical Field engineering
- Arc Flash safety training
- Troubleshooting of electrical equipment or systems.
- SCADA and communication systems
- Background Check clearance to obtain a contractor badge per IUSA Contractor Background Check policy.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- First Aid/AED
- OSHA 30 LI-Hybri
- Competitive estimated compensation range, depending on experience and location.
- Comprehensive benefits beginning Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Safety equipment and PPE for field work
- Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities
We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please Note
- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
About the company
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Asplundh Engineering Services leverages more than 100 years of experience to provide a superior, single-point solution for engineering, design and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation and renewable infrastructure markets across the United States.
Working with AES, you have access to the reach, resources and responsiveness that the scope, scale and financial strength of Asplundh can offer—plus the peace of mind that comes with it.
Because we are a part of Asplundh, we approach every project with the collective experience, resources and mindset that, together with our customers, we can conquer any challenge.
AES relies on internal collaboration through our various offices and subject matter experts to provide our services seamlessly to our clients across the country. Whether it is our own highly qualified engineering and design teams, or a service provided through an Asplundh affiliated company, let AES provide our extensive industry knowledge or expertise to get your project from concept to energization. AES affiliated companies: Asplundh Construction, Kupper Engineering, Power Delivery Solutions, American Electrical Testing and Burlington Electrical Testing.
Our services include:
• Distribution Engineering, Design and Planning
• Transmission Engineering
• Substation Engineering
• Protection and Control
• SCADA/RTU Design and Engineering
• Construction and Project Management
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Systems Integration
• Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC)