Senior Construction Manager

Utilities Service, LLC • Buffalo, NY • 1h ago

Description

What if you could discover the way to an exciting and rewarding career? The path is closer than you may think. Connect with us, explore the possibilities, and see why Asplundh is 36,000 strong and growing.

Lead the successful delivery of critical utility infrastructure projects.

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is immediately seeking a Senior Construction Manager to provide leadership and oversight for complex electric utility transmission, distribution, substation, and infrastructure projects. This position is responsible for driving project execution, managing contractor performance, building strong client relationships, and ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

About Us

Established in 1928, Asplundh is a family-owned and operated company headquartered near Philadelphia, PA. For nearly a century, we have served the utility and infrastructure industries, helping communities build, recover, and thrive in a changing world. We have evolved to drive productivity and efficiency, improve safety, and transform how our customers approach infrastructure challenges.

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) delivers engineering, design, program management, and consulting solutions that support the safe, reliable, and efficient delivery of critical utility infrastructure projects across North America.

Role Overview

The Senior Construction Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for large-scale electric utility construction projects and programs. This role is responsible for managing complex project execution, contractor performance, stakeholder relationships, risk mitigation, and construction compliance while ensuring alignment with client expectations and business objectives. The Senior Construction Manager may also mentor junior construction managers and support business development initiatives.

How You Will Make an Impact

Lead the construction execution of large-scale transmission, distribution, substation, and grid modernization projects.

Champion safety excellence and ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company requirements.

Oversee contractor performance, project schedules, budgets, and quality metrics.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility clients and project stakeholders.

Identify and mitigate project risks while driving successful outcomes.

Review construction plans, specifications, and project documentation for constructability and compliance.

Mentor construction managers and field personnel.

Provide leadership during project commissioning, energization, and closeout activities.

Support strategic planning, process improvement, and business growth initiatives.

What You Will Bring

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field strongly preferred.

10+ years of progressive construction management experience within the electric utility industry.

Extensive experience supporting transmission, distribution, substation, or utility infrastructure construction projects.

Proven success managing complex, multi-million-dollar capital projects.

Experience leading multiple contractors, inspectors, and project teams simultaneously.

Advanced knowledge of utility construction standards, environmental regulations, and safety programs.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, scheduling, procurement, and risk mitigation.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Work Environment & Preferences

Primarily field-based with frequent travel throughout assigned territories.

Full-time position requiring flexibility to support client and project needs.

Ability to work in active construction environments and varying weather conditions.

Ability to wear required PPE and safely access project sites.

Why Work Here?

The work we perform at Asplundh is the collective effort of unique individuals. They are people with grit and heart who show up with a diversity of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are stronger together. Through collaboration, innovation, and safety, we help build and maintain the infrastructure that powers our communities.

Important Information for Applicants:

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.

We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.

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