Project Manager, Substation

About Us

North Houston Pole Line (NHPL), a Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE:PWR) company, was founded in 1970 primarily to perform overhead distribution work in Houston, Texas. While serving the greater Houston area and beyond over the last 50+ years, NHPLC has seen utility demands increase and our valued customer’s needs evolve. Inherent to continued success, NHPLC has evolved and grown with the ever-changing needs of our customers to ensure we remain the top choice for all our customer’s energy demands. As a result of meeting these demands, the company has grown into one of the largest construction contractors in the Southwest, providing a diverse portfolio of services in many rural, urban, and geographical areas.

As a Quanta Services, Inc. Subsidiary, North Houston Pole Line delivers first-class services on virtually any project. A member of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), North Houston Pole Line relentlessly pursues continued improvement ensuring our workforce has the necessary training, equipment, and resources to meet or exceed customer needs in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner. To strengthen this broad range of expertise, North Houston Pole Line’s highly qualified workforce undergoes extensive training in well-established instructional programs.

Joining our team means being part of an organization that values drive and inclusion. We focus on career development and reward excellence, recognizing each team member's unique contributions. We're at the forefront of powering modern life. Discover how your skills and dedication can make a real difference to us.

About this Role

North Houston Pole Line (NHPL), a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-voltage substation construction projects within our transmission operations. This role manages the full project lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, subcontractors, change management, and client relationships, from kickoff through energization and closeout. Substation experience is preferred, although candidates with strong transmission line project management experience will also be considered.

The Project Manager serves as NHPL’s primary representative to the utility client and works closely with field leadership and project teams to deliver safe, timely, and financially successful projects. This opportunity is suited for someone who understands field construction, takes ownership of project performance, develops teams, and independently manages a growing portfolio of work.

What You'll Do

• Lead substation construction projects from kickoff through energization and closeout, maintaining accountability for project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Serve as the primary client contact, representing NHPL during project kickoffs, job walks, progress meetings, and project reviews while building lasting utility relationships.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project, establish baselines, monitor critical path activities, and address schedule risks and variances.
• Own project budgets, job cost structures, cost forecasting, and financial reporting, connecting construction progress and schedule performance to projected financial results.
• Manage subcontractor coordination, negotiate subcontract terms, and develop change order documentation, pricing, and justification to support client review and approval.
• Coordinate with superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve construction issues, align resources, and maintain accountability for project commitments.
• Anticipate project risks, implement corrective actions, and communicate performance to clients and leadership while supporting team development and the growth of NHPL’s substation business.

What You'll Bring

Substation Project Management

• 5+ years managing high-voltage substation construction (strong transmission line PM experience considered in addition to, or in place of, substation background)
• Full ownership of scope, schedule, budget, and change management from kickoff through energization

Scheduling & Project Controls

• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project (both required)
• Builds schedules from scratch, sets baselines, and produces variance and cost reports
• Reads critical path, flags risk early, and ties schedule data to financial performance

Financial & Commercial Command

• Owns project budgets, cost forecasting, and job cost structures
• Experience with change order justification, subcontract negotiation, and client-facing pricing

Leadership & Client Management

• Client-facing leader who can represent NHPL at kickoffs, job walks, and project reviews
• Self-starter who anticipates problems and drives resolution without waiting to be told
• Thrives in a fast-moving construction environment with competing priorities and tight timelines

Nice to Haves

• PMP certification
• Familiarity with AEP, CenterPoint (CNP), Entergy, LCRA, or CPS Energy project environments
• Prior experience within a Quanta Services subsidiary
• Background spanning both substation and transmission line work
• EPC estimating or bid-development experience

What You'll Get

As a Quanta Services employee, we offer a wide range of benefits to fit your needs.

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
• Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, FSA
• Short term and long term benefits
• Employee discounts on consumer goods

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.