Transmission Construction Manager

Leidos

Construction Manager overseeing construction activities for large electric utility projects. Collaborating with clients and teams to manage compliance and project deliverables in the northeastern United States.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeDorchester • Connecticut, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $92,300 - $166,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the overall construction activities on assigned projects
Responsible for the development of and/or review of construction plans
Interfaces directly with the client to report progress, costs, schedule and risks
Conducts on-site construction management briefings and prepare reports
Consistently communicate and work with ease across multiple program and function support areas
Ensures compliance with utility client standards and processes
Responsible for contractor evaluations, project reconciliations and close out activities
Provide storm outage support (emergency response planning)

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant experience in the US electric utility industry
Demonstrated experience working with field personnel, construction crews, engineering personnel and utility staff
recent and in-depth expertise in electric power infrastructure projects
expert knowledge in managing large scaled Transmission and Distribution Programs
Regional and Local Travel will be required: Candidates should possess a valid US driver's license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction managementconstruction plans developmentproject reconciliationemergency response planningelectric power infrastructureTransmission Programs managementDistribution Programs management

Soft Skills

communicationclient interfacingreport preparationteam collaborationrisk management

Certifications

valid US driver's license