- Lead and manage all technical activities and personnel on site.
- Implement construction work according to approved drawings and specifications.
- Supervise daily site operations to ensure smooth execution of all activities.
- Handle project accounting, budget tracking, and risk minimization.
- Optimize resource use through effective management of materials, equipment, and labor.
- Manage project personnel, subcontractors, equipment, and other resources.
- Control and monitor financial aspects, including fuel usage, machinery rent, and material waste.
- Ensure construction activities adhere to the project schedule.
- Foster teamwork and boost staff morale in alignment with company goals.
- Prepare and implement daily and weekly task plans based on the project timeline.
- Lead quality control, safety, administration, logistics, and finance functions on site.
- Provide technical solutions and resolve issues arising during the project.
- Coordinate with the main office for timely provision of resources, materials, and financial support.
- Prepare regular progress reports and communicate challenges and required solutions to the main office.
- Estimate and request required materials throughout construction phases.
- Ensure materials and equipment received are compliant with specifications and properly stored.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager and QC team to maintain checklists, logs, and monitoring tools.
- Maintain and organize all project documentation.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
Certifications: PMP, OSHA, or similar.
Experience:
Minimum 8 years of experience in project management and minimum 5 years of work experience as project or site manager specifically in substation and transmission line projects.
Languages:
Fluency in English (required) and local languages (e.g., Pashto, Dari)
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera.
✔ Substations:
Primary equipment (transformers, circuit breakers, CTs/VTs).
Secondary systems (SCADA, relay protection, metering).
✔ Transmission Lines:
Tower assembly (lattice, monopole) and conductor stringing.
Sag-tension calculations and corona effect mitigation.
✔ Software/Tools:
ETAP (for fault studies).
CADD (for transmission line design review).
Strong knowledge of construction methods (civil/structural/MEP).
✔ Other Skills:
Leadership and crisis management.
Reporting & Accountability:
Submit weekly/monthly reports Project Director/Head of Engineering and Clints.
Daily: Progress photos & obstruction logs.
Weekly: Drons/Spatial patrol reports (for transmission lines).
Monthly: Insulator contamination test results.
Ensure all records are audit-ready and comply with organizational standards.
Send your CV and cover letter to: jobs@statecorps.com and subject line SC-014-06-2025-Site Manager
Note: Must provide evidence of managing Transmision Lines and ≥1 500kV+ substation project.
Familiarity with FIDIC Red Book contract terms required.
Project Type: High-Voltage Overhead transmission lines & Substations
STATE CORPS (SC) is an energy and construction firm established in 2007 in Afghanistan, registered with the U.S. Government, AISA (Afghanistan Investment Support Agency), and ACCI (Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce & Industries). Initially, State Corps focused on the construction industry, successfully completing numerous multimillion-dollar design-build and site-adapt projects for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Over the past decade, we have grown significantly to become one of the largest and most successful Afghan companies.
The company has a strong track record in executing large-scale projects like electrical transmission lines and substations. It has completed over 36 construction projects. State Corps has received recognition for excellence in construction and safety. With 15 departments and 6 residential offices, the company has a workforce of 600 individuals. State Corps focuses on effective project management processes to ensure continuous growth and capacity building. For more information, visit www.statecorps.com.