Substation Regional Construction Manager

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform.

Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long long-valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field.

When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews. 

Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR). 

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A Substation Regional Construction Manager at Irby Construction acts as the backbone of the entire project. It is a position of great responsibility, requiring complete and thorough technical knowledge of the substation construction process and also, strongest possible focus on quality. This position will be the leader who conceptualizes the substation construction project, and is responsible for its smooth organization, implementation and completion, to the satisfaction of the customer. This position will also lead in executing a strategic plan, as it relates to substation construction, by establishing priorities and determining resource allocation for efficient and effective delivery of all substation construction projects.

• Oversee selection and coordination of subcontractors working on various phases of multiple projects.
• Responsible for proper administration of substation construction contracts, and for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.
• Track and control substation construction schedules and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and monies allocated.
• Report to senior management on progress and any necessary modifications of plans.
• Strategic Planning – Work with senior leadership to develop long term plans for the organization around growth and development of substation construction capacity.
• Manage staffing and schedules related to the day-to-day vertical substation construction aspects of projects.
• Review progress reports, check on any reported difficulties, and correct any safety violations or other reported deficiencies.
• Determine appropriate revenue recognition measures, ensure timely and accurate reporting of project costs, and monitor payables for project.
• Understand basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and make decisions accordingly.
• Guarantee project legal documents, permits, inspections etc., are completed and signed.
• Create long-term department plans and work with staff to create and adhere to individual annual and 90-day plans.
• Work with the leadership to develop a cost-effective budget, schedule and tracking system for completion of multiple projects following a logical pattern for utilization of resources.
• Bring about optimum utilization of resources- labor, materials and equipment, and ensure their procurement at most cost-effective terms.
• Implement various operations through proper coordination.
• Develop work plans and oversee substation construction staff responsible for overseeing project.
• Monitor work for compliance with schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall conformance with the contract documents.
• Review contract documents and assists with procurement, pre-bid conferences, and evaluations.
• Attend progress meetings, develops status reports, and delivers presentations as required.
• Recommend policy and procedure improvements.
• Assist in negotiating with customer regarding changes to design, construction work scope, and schedules.
• Develop and implement a quality audit program, monitors corrective actions, and ensures a quality project conforming to plans and specifications.
• Support Company’s safety vision and comply with all safety rules, policies, and procedures; maintain accountability for safety performance of subordinate personnel.
• Oversee the substation construction project from start to finish.
• Perform a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.
• Create teams and develops the objectives/goals of each and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Project accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking if team expenses and minimizing exposure and risk in the project.
• Ensure that construction activities move according to predetermined schedule.
• Devise the project work plans and make revisions as and when need arises.
• Communicate effectively with the Superintendents responsible for completing various phases of the project.

• Minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in substation construction administration and management position in the activities which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Any other combination of educational or experience as deemed appropriate.
• Reliable, customer-oriented and willing to be a part of a construction team with honest, dependable people looking to work for an ethical construction business.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the execution of complex substation construction projects and organize a team effort.
• Ability to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively.
• Ability to assess the operational effectiveness of contractors.
• Conducts meetings and provides effective leadership to team members.
• Develops and manages budgets within established parameters.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively.
• Effective in making objective decisions.
• Strong team philosophy.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates analytical skills.
• Good client management and goodwill building ability.
• Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of the teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the construction sites.
• Physical and mental fitness is a given.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety standards is essential.
• Ability to manage various levels of personnel, consultants and contractors.
• Ability to review documents and to present facts and conclusions clearly in writing, oral and graphic form.
• Organizational skills used to maintain basic records and prepare reports are required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrates ability in managing employees.

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.