Project / Construction Manager

Project / Construction Manager – High Voltage Electrical Modernization

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

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Position Overview

We have an urgent need for an experienced Project / Construction Manager to support a high-voltage electrical modernization project at an Alcoa facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

This individual will provide project and construction management support for the replacement and modernization of high-voltage switchgear and transformers . The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing electrical infrastructure upgrades within an operating industrial or manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate high-voltage electrical replacement and modernization activities.
• Support the replacement and/or upgrade of high-voltage switchgear and transformers .
• Coordinate engineering, construction, contractors, site stakeholders, and project schedules.
• Monitor construction progress, safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Identify project risks, constructability concerns, and potential impacts to ongoing facility operations.
• Support planning, execution, installation, and project closeout activities.
• Provide clear project updates and ensure work is executed safely and efficiently.

Required Experience

• Strong Project Management and/or Construction Management experience in industrial environments.
• Direct experience with high-voltage switchgear and transformer replacement or modernization projects .
• Experience managing electrical infrastructure upgrades, preferably in an operating industrial, manufacturing, or heavy-industry facility.
• Strong contractor coordination and field execution experience.
• Ability to work onsite in Lake Charles 3 days per week for the approximately 6-month assignment .

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting EPC-led projects.
• Experience with brownfield electrical upgrades or modernization projects where ongoing facility operations must be considered.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, project controls, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination. xzgxqkn
• Note: The critical qualification for this search is demonstrated experience managing high-voltage switchgear and transformer replacement/modernization projects , rather than general project management experience alone.