Substation Construction Manager in Giddings, Texas at Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Inc

Position Title: Substation Construction Manager

Department: Technical Services

Reports to: Substation Supervisor

Supervision Received: Limited Supervision

Supervision Exercised: None

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead all aspects of substation construction projects.
• Act as a liaison between Bluebonnet personnel and contractors through all substation construction activities.
• Schedule and lead engineering and construction meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, bid documents, and engineering specifications.
• Maintains communication with material suppliers regarding project needs and start dates, ensuring appropriate items are added to the project work order.
• Responsible for inspection of completed jobs, ensuring jobs are built to Bluebonnet specifications.
• Review substation contractor invoices matching dollar amount to work completed.
• Use safe work practices at all times and in all situations and ensure that the project contractor does the same.
• Demonstrate and act in accordance with Bluebonnet's Foundation Values.
• Maintain professional working relationships with all employees, members, and vendors at all times.
• Maintain regular attendance; arrives to work on time and is ready to work.
• Required to be on-call, available to work weekends, holidays and non-standard hours as needed.
• Must be able to appropriately handle confidential information and act within the practices established by the Bluebonnet Red Flag policy.

Tools and Equipment Used:

• Office Equipment including computer, printer, copier, fax, etc.
• May be required to drive a cooperative vehicle.
• According to established business needs, a mobile phone and appropriate communication plan must be maintained.

Physical Demands:

• Requires repetitive motion of hands and fingers such as dialing and keyboarding.
• Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Is regularly required to stand, walk and sit.
• Frequently required to climb, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Job requires close vision, distant vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• This job requires that an individual regularly drive a vehicle on both long and short trips, and be able to travel alone if necessary.
• This job is normally outside with some occasional office work. Will be exposed to extreme weather, both hot and cold.
• There will be exposure to loud noises of chain saws, chipper machines, and trenching equipment.
• May be required to travel by air with one or more night stays to attend training classes or seminars.

Work Environment:

• Hours are consistent with normal business operations as well as employee and member requirements.
• Works outdoors 95% of the time in all types of weather conditions.
• Attendance at evening meetings, conferences, workshops and other professional meetings including overnight travel may be required.
• Works at heights up to 100 + feet above ground.
• Works in no or low light conditions -- using hand held lantern or spot lights.
• Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.
• Works in areas with possible exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, and insect stings.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 to 7 years of progressive responsibilities in the electrical utility industry
• Successful completion of technical training events associated with substation and special equipment.

Licensing and Certification:

• Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License
• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, AED and Blood-borne pathogens.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Must have good customer relations skills.
• Frequently uses a computer, knows and uses software such as Microsoft Works, Word, CAD, Bluebeam, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Has a willingness and ability to learn new computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of cooperative policies and guidelines.
• Interpersonal skills that result in effective working relationships with peers, members, and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a positive manner; focused on improvement or problem resolution in a constructive, positive, and professional manner.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Applications will be accepted through August 21, 2026.