{"id":3785704,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sargent-lundy-project-manager-1-substation-statcom-3","title":"Project Manager 1 - Substation (STATCOM)","company":{"id":2048445,"name":"Sargent & Lundy","domain":"sargentlundy.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sargentlundy","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Richmond, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":100019,"max":152807,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":152807},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T03:26:51Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T19:18:32Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Responsibilities\nThis position allows for a hybrid arrangement with a mix of work from home and in the office.\nSargent & Lundy is seeking a Project Manager with direct E-STATCOM or STATCOM project experience to lead utility-scale power-system projects from initiation and planning through engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout. The Project Manager will coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and project teams, the client, equipment suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver the agreed scope safely and in accordance with contract requirements, schedule, budget, quality expectations, and applicable utility requirements.\nThis role combines the PMO’s core project-management responsibilities-integrated planning, client and contractor interface, cost and schedule control, forecasting, change management, reporting, and project closeout-with the coordination demands of a technically complex power-electronics installation. The Project Manager is accountable for project execution and coordination, while technical design authority remains with the assigned engineering leads and discipline-of-record personnel. Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management.\nLead project initiation, integrated planning, execution, monitoring, change control, and closeout in accordance with PMO processes and client requirements.\nEstablish and maintain the project execution plan, scope baseline, work breakdown, schedule, budget, staffing plan, communications plan, risk register, and decision/action logs.\nCoordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, quality, safety, and client activities; clarify ownership, interfaces, deliverables, and decision paths.\nLead project meetings, document decisions and action items, communicate status, and escalate material scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, or resource issues promptly.\nMaintain effective client relationships and serve as a primary point of coordination for project matters.\nCoordinate project delivery across the relevant stages, which may include requirements and scope definition; design and engineering; equipment specification and supplier coordination; manufacturing and factory testing; site preparation and construction; installation; site testing; commissioning; training; and transition to commercial operation.\nCoordinate interfaces among the STATCOM supplier, utility/client teams, substation engineering, protection and control, civil/structural, electrical, telecommunications/SCADA, planning, operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning teams, as applicable to the project.\nTrack technical and execution interfaces, assumptions, deliverables, reviews, approvals, and dependencies. Ensure issues are assigned to the appropriate technical owner and resolved or escalated in time to protect project milestones.\nCoordinate vendor submittals, technical reviews, requests for information, equipment and material status, factory and site test plans, testing schedules, commissioning readiness, and punch-list resolution.\nSupport outage and site-access planning with the client and project team when required; coordinate field activities and project walkdowns in accordance with site and client requirements.\nMonitor supplier and contractor performance against approved scope, schedule, quality, and commercial requirements; identify potential changes and obtain required approvals before committing out-of-scope work.\nQualifications\nWe do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.\nEssential skills and experience:\n7+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience\nAt least 2 years of direct project experience with an E-STATCOM or STATCOM installation, upgrade, or program. Candidates should be able to describe their role, project phase(s), scale/complexity, key interfaces, and delivery outcomes.\nProven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams\nExperience in capital project management\nExperience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role\nAbility to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to work in a collaborative team setting\nA high school diploma or GED\nComfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel\nValued but not required skills and experience:\nA BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree\nEngineering design experience is a plus\nPMP Certification is a plus\nFamiliarity with STATCOM/E-STATCOM project interfaces such as converter equipment and controls, protection and control, SCADA/telecommunications, substation design, system studies, factory/site testing, and commissioning. This is project-interface familiarity, not a requirement to serve as the technical design authority.\nConstruction/field knowledge or experience is a plus\nTechnology & Innovation\nSargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.\nAbout Sargent & Lundy\nAt Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.\nHealth & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life BalanceHealth Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision\nLife & Accident Insurance\nDisability Coverage\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nBack-Up Daycare\nFSA & HSA\n401(k)\nPre-Tax Commuter Account\nMerit Scholarship Program\nEmployee Discount Program\nCorporate Charitable Giving Program\nTuition Assistance\nFirst Professional Licensure Bonus\nEmployee Referral Bonus\nPaid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)\nPaid Vacation\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Parental Leave\nPaid Bereavement Leave\nFlexible Work Arrangements\nCompensation Range\n$100,019 - $152,807Transparency Statement\nSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.Equal Opportunity\nSargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. 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