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We will never ask for sensitive information, such as bank account details, SSN, etc., via email. If you receive any communication asking for such information, it is not from Mesa. For any concerns, or to verify the authenticity of a message, please contact us through our official channels.\nMesa Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager with substation expertise to join our Power Delivery team. This role is ideal for a driven leader who understands the technical and operational demands of utility substation planning, engineering & construction projects and can confidently guide multidisciplinary teams from project initiation through closeout.\nYou will lead high voltage power delivery substation projects, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are consistently achieved while maintaining exceptional client satisfaction. With the full support of our Project Support Office (PSO), you’ll play a central role in delivering successful outcomes across a program of substation projects. Candidate must be within 4 hours of Knoxville, TN or Louisville, KY.\nWhat You’ll Do\nProject Leadership & ExecutionLead cross-functional planning/engineering/construction teams in the execution of utility substation design & construction projects.\nDevelop and manage key project planning documents, including:Project Execution Plans\nProject Initiation Documentation\nCommunication Plans\nRFI logs\n\nDrive accountability to scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.\nEnsure all Mesa & assigned client business processes and procedures are followed.\n\nSchedule & Budget ManagementMonitor and control project schedules and budgets.\nIdentify, document, and manage scope changes affecting cost and timeline.\nPartner with associate project managers, coordinators, schedulers, analyst and controllers to forecast spending, accruals, and financial performance.\nSupport Program Managers/Directors in maintaining strong cost and schedule performance.\n\nRisk & Issue ManagementProactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.\nTrack, assign, and resolve issues to minimize impact.\nMaintain accurate and current project status reporting systems.\n\nTechnical & Client CoordinationSupport design teams in resolving technical challenges.\nCoordinate design and construction activities to ensure efficient information flow.\nCommunicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders across multiple programs.\nParticipate in client meetings and substation site visits while adhering to all safety requirements.\n\nWhat You Bring\nRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, construction management, or related field.\nMinimum 6 years of relevant project experience which should include:Heavy industrial construction, preferably related to high voltage substations.\nElectrical design & construction activities.\nEngaging with and leading engineering/design projects.\n\nPMP Preferred, but not required. \nUnderstanding of PMI Project Management Methodologies and Processes is a plus. \nDemonstrated experience managing power utility substation design projects.\nAbility to manage multiple projects or a program simultaneously.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and project scheduling software.\nWorking knowledge of corporate accounting practices and business operations.\n\nCore CompetenciesStrong leadership and decision-making abilities.\nIndependent judgment with minimal supervision.\nAbility to interpret and apply scopes of work, technical criteria, and design requirements.\nExceptional organizational and prioritization skills.\nProfessional presence and stakeholder management capability.\nProven ability to manage emergent or fast-track projects.\n\nWork Environment & Requirements\nWillingness to attend meetings at substation sites and client facilities, including occasional travel up to 5-10% to client locations mostly in middle and eastern Kentucky.\nCommitment to following all Mesa and client safety protocols.\nAbility to work effectively with remote and distributed teams.\nAdditional Requirements\nWillingness to travel to client sites as needed to support project alignment and execution.\nU.S. Citizenship is required (per 10 C.F.R. 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