Construction Manager - Foundations

Position: Construction Manager - Foundations (full-time, permanent)
Location: Various projects in North Central USA
Rotation: 6 weeks on, 1 week off
Schedule: 6 days on, 1 day off

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Comprehensive Benefits
• 401K Eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Per Diem Eligibility (location and project based)
• Meal and Accommodation Allowance
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Company phone and laptop

Job Overview
Reporting to the Construction Director, the Construction Manager – Foundations is a senior field execution leader responsible for managing and coordinating the installation of helical pile and drilled pier foundation systems on a large-scale transmission line project in the North Central region of the United States.

This role provides technical and execution leadership for foundation scopes involving multiple crews, specialty subcontractors, and geographically dispersed work fronts operating in varied soil conditions and remote environments. The Construction Manager ensures foundation activities are executed safely, in full compliance with design and quality requirements, and aligned with the overall project schedule and downstream construction sequencing.

The position works closely with Project Management, Engineering, Work Methods, Quality, and Field Supervision to support constructability, execution planning, and progressive turnover of completed foundations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

Safety

• Provide visible safety leadership across foundation work fronts, with a strong focus on hazards specific to helical pile installation, drilled pier construction, augering, casing, grouting, and concrete placement.
• Reinforce compliance with Client, Company, and regulatory safety requirements related to excavation, drilling operations, lifting, working around rotating equipment, and ground disturbance.
• Support field supervision in the development and execution of foundation-specific JSAs, lift plans, and safe work procedures.
• Coordinate with HSE teams to address incident prevention, corrective actions, and safety observations related to foundation activities.
• Quality
• Ensure all foundation installations comply with IFC drawings, geotechnical reports, specifications, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Oversee quality control activities related to:
  • Helical pile torque monitoring and verification
  • Drilled pier depth, diameter, alignment, and cleanliness
  • Reinforcement placement and cage installation
  • Concrete placement, testing, and curing
• Verify hold points, inspections, and testing are completed in accordance with project requirements to support progressive acceptance and turnover.
• Ensure NCRs, RFIs, concessions, and corrective actions related to foundation work are properly managed and closed.

Operations

• Provide execution leadership for all assigned helical pile and drilled pier foundation scopes, ensuring work is planned, sequenced, and executed efficiently.
• Coordinate daily and short-interval planning with superintendents and forepersons to align foundation production with project milestones and downstream activities (structure erection, assembly, stringing, etc.).
• Support constructability reviews and execution planning for foundation installation in varying soil conditions, access constraints, and environmental sensitivities.
• Coordinate mobilization, utilization, and demobilization of specialized drilling and piling equipment.
• Ensure specialty subcontractors are properly qualified, aligned, and resourced to meet production and quality expectations.
• Identify and mitigate execution risks related to ground conditions, access, productivity, weather, and equipment availability.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve production rates, reduce rework, and optimize foundation installation methodologies.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
The accountabilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain a strong field presence to support foundation crews with technical guidance and execution oversight.
• Ensure foundation crews and subcontractors are competent, qualified, and properly trained for assigned work.
• Provide clear direction to field supervision on sequencing, productivity expectations, and compliance requirements.
• Support coaching and mentoring of superintendents and forepersons involved in foundation installation.
• Contribute foundation-specific input to execution planning, scheduling, and risk assessments.
• Support bid and pre-construction efforts by providing practical input on foundation constructability, production assumptions, and execution risks.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Journeyman Powerline Technician certification or equivalent construction trade background.
• 10+ years of supervisory or construction management experience, with significant hands-on experience managing:
  • Helical pile foundation installation
  • Drilled pier / caisson foundations
• Proven experience working on large-scale, linear infrastructure projects (transmission, energy, or heavy civil preferred).
• Strong understanding of geotechnical considerations, foundation QA/QC requirements, and field execution challenges.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong execution mindset with the ability to manage multiple foundation crews and work fronts simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialty foundation contractors in complex and variable ground conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt plans based on field conditions.
• Effective communicator with the ability to coordinate between field crews, engineers, and project management.
• Proficient with standard business software (Microsoft Office) to support reporting, coordination, and documentation.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This position requires candidates to:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States or able to obtain and maintain U.S. work authorization.
• Successfully complete pre-employment and site-specific drug and alcohol testing.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Travel regularly to active and remote transmission project sites (approximately 80% field-based).
• Complete background screening and criminal record checks as required.
• This is a site-based role operating on a rotational schedule. The anticipated rotation is six (6) weeks on / one (1) week off, working six (6) days on and one (1) day off (Sundays), with twelve (12) hour workdays. Rotation and schedule are subject to project needs and construction sequencing, and flexibility to adjust during critical phases is required.