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Southwire Company LLC

Manager, Construction

Posted 25 days ago
10+ years experience
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The Construction Manager leads field-level construction execution, ensuring safety compliance, quality standards, and effective subcontractor coordination. They bridge the gap between project management and field operations to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?  

Location: Remote

Job Summary

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading field-level construction execution across Services projects. This role serves as the primary owner of construction readiness, field team member management, subcontractor coordination, field safety alignment, and execution sequencing. The Construction Manager bridges the gap between project management and field operations, enabling consistent execution, improved safety performance, schedule adherence, and margin protection as the Services portfolio continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

  • Be a champion of Southwire's Safety & Quality Culture of Zero by inspecting and monitoring work execution to ensure compliance with safety regulations, internal quality processes and standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
  • Partner with the Project Manager to develop detailed construction execution plans and timelines that align with the overall project schedule, scope, and budget.
  • Lead and coordinate subcontractors and site personnel while collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, customers, sales agents, project management, and internal leadership to ensure alignment and effective execution.
  • Monitor construction-related costs, identify potential variances, and support corrective actions to ensure projects remain within approved financial limits.
  • Oversee all phases of construction execution, from mobilization through commissioning and testing, ensuring work is properly sequenced and completed on schedule.
  • Proactively resolve on-site construction issues, adjust execution plans as needed, and escalate risks appropriately to maintain schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
  • Support consistent construction execution practices across HV projects by providing field feedback, identifying improvement opportunities, and reinforcing disciplined execution standards.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree:  Engineering, Construction Management, or other related field of study

5-7 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:

Construction Management, Field Operations, Project Management Roles

Preferred Education & Experience

8-11 Years of Experience

Field(s) of Expertise:  Utility, Transmission, or Industrial environments 

Licenses and Certifications:

Project Management Methodologies 

Spans of Control

Does this role manage Southwire team members: Yes

Number of direct reports: 10+

Travel

Domestic, occasionally internation - up to 75% of time 

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting - 5% of time/Weight 45

Climbing - 5% of time

Kneeling/Stooping - 5% of time

Driving - 10% of time

Moving - 10% of time

Standing - 20% of time

Sitting - 15% of time

Walking - 20% of time

Pushing/Pulling - 10% of time/Weight 45 

Working Conditions

  • Office
  • Various Shifts
  • Overtime, Weekends & Holidays
  • Extreme Heat/Cold
  • Heights/Elevated Platforms
  • Confined Spaces
  • Dust/Fumes/Gases/Chemicals
  • Loud Noise  

Equipment

  • Hard Hat
  • Computer/Keyboard
  • Safety Glasses
  • Safety Shoes
  • Safety Vest
  • Radio/Walkie 

Competencies

Attracts Top Talent
Communicates Effectively
Courage
Decision Quality
Drives Results
Financial Acumen

Skills

Business Acumen
Critical Thinking
Forecasting
Hazard Analysis
Influencing Skills
Project Planning
Project Risk Management
Project Schedules
Safety Audits
Team Building

Benefits We Offer:

  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) 
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays 
  • Long & Short-Term Disability 
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Employee Referral Program 
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs 
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities  
  • Parental Leave 
  • & More 

 

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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