Field Construction Manager

Job Posted 4/4/2025
Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC
Auburn, ME
United States
Job Description
Description

Field Construction Manager (FCM)

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

Safety:

  • 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.

Environment:

  • 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.

Quality:

  • 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.

Minimum Education & Experience

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

Certifications :

  • Background Check clearance to obtain a contractor badge per IUSA Contractor Background Check policy.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • First Aid/AED
  • OSHA 30

About Us

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) provides safe, reliable and world-class engineering, design, planning, systems integration and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, commercial, industrial and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

An Asplundh Company

As part of One Asplundh, AES customers can take advantage of the full range of resources Asplundh has to offer through a single point of contact. From design to construction and testing to emergency storm restoration and utility vegetation management, our customers count on us for consistently safe and effective service.

Our Commitment

At AES, we believe in tackling challenges in partnership with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Benefits
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.
Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.