Senior Substation Project Manager

About this role

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of electrical substation projects ranging from distribution to transmission voltage levels. This role is responsible for managing all phases of substation construction projects including estimating support, engineering coordination, procurement, scheduling, field execution, client relations, safety compliance, quality control, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing utility, EPC, or heavy industrial electrical infrastructure projects and be comfortable overseeing greenfield and brownfield substation construction, expansions, upgrades, and maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

- Manage electrical substation construction projects from award through closeout
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, manpower planning, and overall project execution
- Coordinate with utilities, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and field supervision
- Lead project kickoff meetings, progress meetings, and client updates
- Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, utility standards, OSHA requirements, and safety protocols
- Support procurement and delivery of major electrical equipment including:
- Power transformers
- Breakers
- Switchgear
- Control houses
- Relay panels
- Bus systems
- Protection and control equipment

- Coordinate outage schedules and sequencing with utility clients and operations teams
- Manage subcontractors and self-perform crews including electrical, civil, foundations, grounding, conduit, and structural work

- Monitor project productivity, earned value, cost controls, and financial reporting
- Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Review and approve invoices, timesheets, purchase orders, and pay appl...