Senior Construction Project Manager

Company Overview

D&J Power is a Texas-based company specializing in new powerline construction, as well as the maintenance and repair of both overhead and underground distribution systems. The company serves municipalities, electric membership cooperatives, and investor-owned utility providers, offering comprehensive powerline distribution and construction services.

Reports To Executive Director of Operations / Executive Leadership

Position Summary

D&J is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to lead utility construction projects from concept through completion while driving production efficiency, cost control, customer satisfaction, and field accountability.This role is critical to helping D&J scale operations profitably. The Sr. CPM will oversee labor productivity, CU/man-hour tracking, change-order management, project execution, and field performance across multiple crews and customer programs.The ideal candidate understands utility construction operations, labor forecasting, customer documentation requirements, and how to maintain production while delivering a safe, high-quality product with zero rework.This position includes local travel up to 60%. Company vehicle and fuel card provided.

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Oversight

Manage projects from pre-construction through closeout
Coordinate schedules, manpower, equipment, and customer deliverables
Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards
Conduct routine field visits and production reviews

Financial & Production Management

Track crew productivity against estimated CU/man-hours
Monitor labor burn rates and production efficiency daily
Forecast labor overruns and implement corrective action plans
Analyze project profitability and production trends
Maintain cost visibility across all active projects

Maximo / CU-Based Management

Manage projects utilizing CU/man-hour structures
Ensure field documentation supports labor overages
Oversee redlines, as-builts, and unit tracking
Coordinate and submit change-order documentation
Ensure all recoverable costs are documented and captured

Field Leadership

Support field supervisors and crews with operational planning
Drive accountability for production goals and schedules
Reduce rework, inefficiencies, and “go-backs”
Ensure alignment between office operations and field execution

Customer Relations

Maintain strong communication with utility customers and inspectors
Participate in customer meetings and project reviews
Ensure compliance with customer standards and reporting requirements

QualificationsRequired

7+ years of utility construction/project management experience
Experience working field crews and managing subcontractors
Strong understanding of CU/man-hour productivity tracking
Experience with change orders and customer documentation
Ability to read construction drawings and utility specifications
Strong Excel and reporting skills
Valid driver’s license

Preferred

Experience with Maximo or another construction tracking software
Electric utility distribution/transmission experience
Experience with energized/de-energized utility work
OSHA knowledge and safety leadership experience

Skills & Competencies

Leadership
Production accountability
Financial awareness
Organizational management
Documentation discipline
Conflict resolution
Field communication
Schedule management
Problem solving
Operational scaling mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance bonus structure
Company vehicle
Fuel card
PTO
Health benefits
Career advancement opportunities

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE!!!!

Disclaimer recruiting agencies please do not contact (call or email) D&J Power regarding this position we will not pay a fee nor will we discuss your potential candidates. Thank you kindly!

Pay: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's license (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Required)

Work Location: On the road

D&J Power Inc

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