Substation Project Manager

Substation Project Manager

Our client is an established electrical utility construction and maintenance contractor with more than 60 years of industry experience and a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive solutions to utility customers. The company specializes in electrical utility infrastructure projects and is recognized for its commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction. With a strong emphasis on employee development, the organization invests in industry-leading training, equipment, safety practices, and career advancement opportunities. This is an opportunity to join a respected organization with a collaborative culture and a long-standing track record of success in the utility construction industry.

The Substation Project Manager will oversee and coordinate the construction and project management of electrical utility projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements and design specifications. This individual will work closely with clients, field leadership, union personnel, subcontractors, and internal project teams to manage all aspects of project execution and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-Day Responsibilities
• Lead day-to day project oversight, administration, and implementation of company safety standards and procedures.
• Manage construction activities to ensure projects meet design specifications, quality standards, budget requirements, and established schedules.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, owners, field crews, IBEW union personnel, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate project startup and setup, including safety plans, scheduling, document control, cost codes, job cost projections, material and equipment planning, and billing.
• Prepare electrical utility construction proposals and estimates, including drawing takeoffs.
• Monitor project budgets, financial performance, profitability, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Track project progress and maintain accurate reporting through internal project controls systems.
• Identify potential schedule or budget issues and coordinate corrective actions with project and field leadership.
• Prepare and price change orders resulting from drawing revisions, RFIs, and customer requests.
• Coordinate material purchasing, equipment needs, tooling, and required submittals.
• Manage subcontractors and ensure adequate field resources are available to meet project milestones and safety expectations.
• Review job cost invoices and transactions to support accurate and timely billing.
• Monitor and approve weekly payroll, equipment reports, and tool reporting.
• Provide regular project updates, status reports, and presentations to senior management, clients, and field employees.
• Provide leadership and oversight to field personnel while ensuring compliance with company policies, contract requirements, and applicable labor agreements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of project management, engineering, construction management, or related experience within the electrical utility construction industry.
• Knowledge of electrical utility construction practices, with experience in substation, transmission line, or distribution projects strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, financials, forecasting, and overall profitability.
• Experience working with union environments, including IBEW jurisdiction and labor agreements.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing field personnel, construction crews, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, project controls, safety requirements, cost management, and project execution.
• Ability to independently manage multiple projects across a broad geographic territory while meeting deadlines and maintaining project standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to present project information to groups of 20-40 people.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Access.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to anticipate project needs, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and proactively resolve challenges.