The posting
Owner's Representative Construction Manager
Direct Hire | Confidential Utility EPC
The Opportunity
ROI Agency has been retained to identify an experienced Owner's Representative Construction Manager
to support the construction of a major substation build in Clairemont, TX.
This is a direct-hire opportunity with a well-established utility EPC supporting critical grid infrastructure. The successful candidate will represent the owner's interests throughout construction, working alongside the EPC contractor to ensure the project is executed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with contract requirements and utility standards.
This is an owner's representative role. The Construction Manager will provide oversight, documentation, coordination, and accountability while allowing the EPC contractor to maintain responsibility for construction means and methods.
Compensation & Benefits
• Direct Hire
• $65–73/hour
• $115/day Per Diem
• Company vehicle
• Company-paid travel home
• Corporate AMEX
• BCBS PPO Medical (100% employee premium paid)
• 15 days paid vacation
• 10 paid personal days
Schedule
• Expected schedule: 6–7 days per week
• 10-hour workdays
• Approximately 60–70 hours per week
• Candidates should expect to work through the holidays as required to support the project schedule.
Responsibilities
• Represent the owner's interests throughout construction.
• Monitor contractor safety, quality, schedule, and overall project execution.
• Verify compliance with project specifications and contract requirements.
• Maintain detailed daily field reports.
• Track project progress and identify potential risks.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, commissioning, and contractor teams.
• Review RFIs, field issues, and change requests.
• Maintain appropriate owner oversight without directing contractor means and methods.
What Success Looks Like
The ideal candidate is respected in the field, communicates effectively with contractors and project stakeholders, maintains thorough documentation, identifies issues before they become problems, and understands how to represent the owner's interests while allowing the contractor to execute the work.
Military veterans with relevant utility construction experience are strongly encouraged to apply. If you're interested in learning more, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Requirements
Preferred Experience
• Owner's Representative Construction Management
• Utility or EPC project experience
• 230kV, 345kV, or 500kV substations
• Greenfield substation construction
• EPC contractor oversight
• Utility commissioning and energization
• Strong documentation and reporting experience



