Construction Manager

At SEL, we create digital products and solutions that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. The devices and software we make at SEL are embedded in the power grid. They prevent blackouts. They make outages safer and shorter in duration; they add cybersecurity, automation, and communication. They use cutting-edge technologies and operate at speeds that push other pieces of the grid to go faster. As a Construction Manager in Engineering Services, you’ll provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.  

As a Construction Manager in Engineering Services a typical day might include the following: 

• Provide construction leadership and oversight for complex substation and transmission line projects from mobilization through commissioning and closeout. 

• Serve as a subject matter expert for high-voltage electrical systems and utility construction practices. 

• Lead project execution with minimal oversight, including schedule, cost, quality, and safety management. 

• Coordinate closely with SEL engineering, project management, field services teams and contractors to ensure constructability and compliance. 

• Manage and oversee subcontractors, suppliers, and field crews to ensure contractual, technical, and safety requirements are met. 

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, utility, state, and local regulations. 

• Act as a qualifying individual for General Contractor licenses in multiple states, as required. 

• Represent SEL with customers, utilities, inspectors, and regulatory authorities. 

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and mentor other construction and project staff. 

This job might be for you if possess the following: 

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. 

• Extensive experience managing construction of electric substations and/or transmission line projects. 

• In-depth knowledge of high-voltage electrical systems and power delivery infrastructure. 

• Currently holds or ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card. 

• Currently holds or ability to obtain General Contractor license(s) in multiple U.S. states. 

• Willingness and ability to act as a General Contractor license qualifier for the company. 

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

• Demonstrated commitment to safety excellence in high-risk construction environments. 

• Prior experience qualifying or maintaining General Contractor licenses for a multi-state or national contractor. 

• Experience supporting large-scale utility or EPC projects nationwide. 

• Familiarity with SEL protection, control, and power system solutions. 

• Residence within approximately 45 minutes of an existing SEL office location. 

​Work Environment & Travel 

• This position will primarily be on location throughout the United States.  While not on project location this role will report to a local SEL office located within the United States. The role requires extensive travel (up to 75%), including extended assignments at construction sites, substations, transmission corridors, and customer facilities.