Construction Manager Role Type:  Internal Standard Reporting To:  Senior Project Manager Location:   Project-based. Various Location available within the U.S. About CEC Energy Services CEC Energy Services is a self-perform electrical construction and industrial services company operating across energy, industrial, and critical infrastructure markets. We execute complex, capital-intensive work where safety, reliability, and execution discipline matter. Our projects support the systems people and industries rely on, including power generation and distribution, industrial facilities, digital infrastructure, and emerging energy technologies such as solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). CEC operates in environments where margins are earned through planning, coordination, and disciplined execution, not heroics. We partner with customers who expect professionalism, transparency, and accountability, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Our Culture (STRIVE©) CEC’s culture is built around STRIVE©: Safety, Teamwork, Reliability, Integrity, Versatility, and Execution. These are not slogans. They define how we operate and how decisions get made. * Safety comes first. We do not trade safety for schedule, margin, or convenience. Leaders are expected to plan work safely, enforce standards, and stop work when conditions are not right. * Teamwork means respecting the people doing the work and collaborating across the field, project, and office. We succeed through coordinated effort, clear roles, and shared accountability, not heroics. * Reliability is about doing what we say we will do. Commitments matter. Plans are realistic, promises are kept, and issues are surfaced early when conditions change. * Integrity guides how we work with customers, partners, and each other. We defend our scope, honor our contracts, tell the truth, and address problems directly. * Versatility means adapting to changing conditions without losing discipline. Our projects are complex and dynamic. We adjust plans thoughtfully and decisively as reality changes. * Execution is how we win. We plan the work, work the plan, measure performance, and correct early. Results matter, and accountability follows responsibility. * Role Summary The Construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing field construction execution for industrial electrical projects. This role oversees site supervision, craft labor, subcontractors, and field resources to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements, project specifications, and company standards. The Construction Manager plays a critical role in translating project plans into disciplined field execution, coordinating closely with project management, engineering, procurement, and client representatives to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and at the expected level of quality. The Construction Manager is accountable for field execution and site performance. Core Accountability The Construction Manager is directly accountable for: * Safe execution of all field construction activities. * Field productivity, manpower planning, and resource coordination. * Schedule adherence and milestone execution. * Quality of installation and compliance with project specifications and codes. * Subcontractor and craft performance on site. * Effective coordination between field teams, project management, and clients. Execution Responsibilities * Lead and manage all field construction activities for industrial electrical projects. * Supervise site supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and craft labor to ensure safe and efficient project execution. * Ensure compliance with contract documents, project specifications, electrical codes (NEC), and company standards. * Coordinate daily field operations to support project schedules and milestone completion. * Monitor manpower levels, productivity, and field resource allocation. * Enforce safety policies and ensure strict adherence to OSHA and company safety standards. * Coordinate with engineering, procurement, QA/QC, and project management to resolve field issues. * Review drawings and specifications to ensure constructability and proper installation sequencing. * Manage subcontractor performance, installation quality, and schedule compliance. * Coordinate material deliveries, equipment usage, and jobsite logistics. * Support cost control by monitoring field labor performance and assisting with change management documentation. * Lead field coordination meetings and provide progress updates to project leadership. * Review vendor and subcontractor invoices and purchase orders for approval. * Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, documentation, and turnover. Leadership & Standards * Provide leadership and direction to field supervisors and craft personnel. * Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability across the jobsite. * Maintain disciplined execution practices aligned with company standards. * Foster collaboration between field teams, project management, and support functions. Experience & Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following qualification paths: Track A – Degree Path  * Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field * 5+ years of experience in construction management or field leadership roles in industrial construction   Track B – Experience Path *  8+ years of progressive field leadership experience in electrical or industrial construction environments Required Experience & Qualifications (Regardless of Track) * Experience managing field construction activities on industrial electrical projects with a focus on Solar, Data Center, Heavy Industrial Manufacturing and Modular * Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industrial installation practices * Experience supervising field crews, subcontractors, and site supervisors * Understanding of construction scheduling and coordination with project management teams * Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and contract documents * Strong organizational and communication skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing field conditions * Strong professional judgment and decision-making capability Measures of Success * Safe project execution with zero serious incidents * Field productivity and manpower efficiency * Schedule adherence and milestone performance * Installation quality and compliance with specifications * Effective subcontractor coordination and performance * Positive client and project team feedback Working Conditions * Combination of office and field environments * Ability to work extended hours as required by project demands * Ability to lift 30 pounds and work safely in active construction environments Employment Conditions * Subject to satisfactory background check, drug/alcohol screening, and MVR review * Must have a Valid Driver’s License * Ability to work extended hours as required by project demands * Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures Compensation & Benefits * Base Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated capability. * Performance Incentives: Eligibility for performance-based incentives tied to project outcomes, including margin performance, forecast accuracy, cash flow execution, safety, and quality. * Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options available for employees and eligible dependents. * Retirement Benefits: Participation in the company 401(k) plan, including employer matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility. * Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and paid time off policies consistent with role responsibilities and business needs. CEC Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.