Job Description

Construction Manager

Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Construction Manager for a Transmission Line Project in the Sweetwater, TX area.

As a Construction Manager, you are the operational lead responsible for driving project success from the field. You serve as the critical link between site activities and project leadership, ensuring safety, quality, schedule adherence, and team coordination. This role demands proactive leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Documentation
  • Review and understand all contract documents, permits, and regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarize yourself with the contractor's safety plan and ensure it aligns with project standards.
  • Identify gaps or inconsistencies in documentation and coordinate with safety and environmental teams to resolve them.
• Project Kickoff
  • Lead the initial contractor meeting and clearly communicate expectations.
  • Attend and support site-specific orientations hosted by the contractor.
  • Prepare by reviewing haul routes, SWPPP, crossing agreements, drawings, material logistics, schedules, QA/QC protocols, and engineering submittals.
  • Set the tone for field operations by training and guiding your internal team.
• Safety Orientation
  • Ensure full understanding of the site-specific safety plan.
  • Conduct and document safety assessments and corrective action logs.
  • Independently gather safety data and include it in weekly reporting.
  • Maintain a visual record of site conditions and progress through organized photo documentation.

Construction Phase

• Build and maintain a collaborative relationship with the contractor and field teams.
• Stay actively engaged in daily operations, ensuring safety and quality are upheld.
• Understand and enforce project specifications and drawings to minimize rework and associated risks.
• Monitor and manage the construction schedule using internal and contractor tools.
• Track progress, approve CSU entries, and maintain accurate project tracking documentation.
• Oversee environmental compliance and ensure all work aligns with SWPPP and other constraints.
• Remain involved in outage and crossing coordinationdo not delegate this responsibility entirely to the contractor.
• Champion a culture of accountability, safety, and performance across all stakeholders.

Reporting and Communication

• Collect and verify all field data independently; do not rely solely on contractor reports.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness in all reports submitted to project leadership.
• Coordinate with your team to gather necessary inputs for weekly reporting.
• Maintain documentation that may be used in change order negotiations or dispute resolution.
• Inaccurate or missing documentation can result in financial exposureprecision is essential.
• Communicate consistently with the Project Manager, providing context and background when requesting support.
• Submit all reports and trackers by Friday, 5:00 PM (project time).

Oversight of Project Resources

• Leverage environmental specialists for audits and compliance support.
• Ensure contractor accountability without direct communication between environmental staff and contractor crewsroute all interactions through the CM.
• Coordinate material delivery schedules and resolve logistics issues.
• Work with vendors to expedite shipments and locate missing materials.
• Engage safety professionals to enhance site safety culture.
• Use their expertise to address non-compliance and improve safety practices.
• Consult SMEs across disciplinescivil, structural, electrical, and moreto resolve technical challenges.
• Collaborate with land agents for planning, landowner relations, and agreement interpretation.
• Ensure all contractor communication with land agents is routed through the CM.

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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