Construction Lead Principal

Responsibilities

• Transmission Lines, Substations, and Distribution

Requirements

• Construction Lead Principal SG9
• Education
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field with eight (8) years of experience in the applicable discipline;
• OR Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology or ABET accredited Engineering Technology with ten (10) years of relevant experience;[JB1.1]
• OR Associate degree in Construction Management Technology or ABET-accredited Electrical or Civil Engineering Technology with twelve (12) years of relevant experience;
• OR high school diploma (or equivalent) with fourteen (14) years of experience in construction, project execution, or field operations within electric utility or infrastructure environments.
• A thorough knowledge of the Bulk Electric System, from a design and/or operations perspective, AND experience within Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or Distribution Operations is required to fulfill responsibilities of this job.
• Related experience is defined as involvement with Construction Management, Transmission Engineering, Transmission Operations, or Distribution Operations.
• In addition:
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, mentor, and train junior personnel.
• Must be a team player, inquisitive, analytical, and be able to interact with and maintain working relationships with diverse teams.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line station diagrams and transmission line switching diagrams.
• Aptitude to understand switching and tagging and clearance points, with knowledge of P&C zones of protection.
• Capacity to lead in understanding, developing, and transmitting complex outage reservation communications to capital project stakeholders.
• Must have strong computer skills and apply skills to provide business-specific reports.
• Promote a healthy culture within the Construction Management Team through effective collaboration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, for data analysis, reporting, and communications
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive for collaboration, document management, and team coordination
• Familiarity with Power BI for data visualization and reporting, and Power Automate for workflow optimization is a plus
• Strong ability to develop professional presentations, dashboards, and reports to communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics
• Experience working in a digital, collaboration-driven environment with structured file management and version control practices
• Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise systems such as project scheduling tools, work management systems, and GIS platforms
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to support standardized processes, reporting, and knowledge sharing across teams
• An understanding of Bulk Electric System operations, construction management practices, or engineering disciplines supporting transmission, distribution, or communication infrastructure is required.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical and technical capabilities, including the ability to interpret projec

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Additional Information

Job Posting End Date 07-08-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary The role of a Construction Lead Principal within one or more primary disciplines including Constructability, Construction Planning, Transmission Lines, Substations, Distribution, Fiber Communications, or Tower Communications is to provide leadership and field oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality construction execution, with a strong emphasis on identifying and addressing safety risks. This position serves as the subject matter expert and primary liaison between Construction Management and cross functional partners, supporting project planning, coordination, and execution while ensuring alignment across stakeholders, schedules, and field activities. Job Description

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