Substation Project Manager

Substation Project Manager Location: Remote - United States Base Pay: $125,000.00 - $185,000.00 / Year Employee Type: FT Exempt Required Degree: 4 Year Degree Travel: 100% Manage Others: Yes Why This Role Matters At Conductor Power, you won’t just take a job – you’ll help power communities, strengthen infrastructure, and advance America’s renewable energy future. From substations to solar EPC projects, our work is critical, complex, and built to last. Now, we’re building what’s next. And we’re looking for you. Why Conductor Power? Trusted high‑voltage expertise – delivering precision and reliability Leading in Solar EPC & Electrical Services – powering the renewable energy transition Intentionally built team – skilled, dedicated, and forward‑focused Benefits Medical insurance 401(k) with employer match Life, AD&D insurance Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off Extras Weekly Cell Phone Allowance Weekly Per Diem Core Values P – Performance & Accountability: We deliver our best in all we do and take responsibility for our actions. O – Optimization: We continuously improve our processes, skills, and knowledge. W – Wellbeing & Safety: We prioritize the health, safety, and well‑being of our clients and team. E – Excellence & Quality: We strive for the highest standards and exceptional service. R – Relationships: We build strong, lasting connections based on trust and respect. The Bigger Picture We’re contributing directly to America’s renewable energy transition – without losing sight of the transmission lines, substations, and infrastructure that keep the lights on. From high‑voltage utility construction to large‑scale renewable projects, we understand this industry from the ground up. And the next chapter is underway. Requirements The High Voltage (HV) Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering high voltage scope on utility‑scale solar EPC projects, including substations, switchyards, and interconnection facilities. The HV Project Manager works closely with field leadership, engineering, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution from pre‑construction through commissioning and turnover. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides leadership and direction to Project Engineers and Field Engineers and works in close coordination with Superintendents, General Foremen, and subcontractors. This role is accountable for aligning field execution with project objectives and maintaining accountability across teams. What You’ll Do Lead and manage all high‑voltage (HV) project activities, including substations, switchyards, utility interconnections, commissioning, and energization efforts. Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and support daily/weekly planning to ensure safe and efficient field execution. Oversee HV safety compliance by enforcing OSHA, client, and site‑specific safety requirements while supporting high‑risk activities, incident reviews, and corrective actions. Manage project budgets, labor productivity, subcontractors, equipment, and material resources while identifying risks and driving cost‑control strategies. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, utilities, and stakeholders, coordinating outages, technical issues, QA/QC processes, inspections, testing, and final project turnover documentation. What You Bring Strong knowledge of high‑voltage systems, substations, utility interconnections, protection & controls, relay systems, and commissioning processes. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one‑line diagrams, with a strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations. Proven leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with experience managing cross‑functional teams, project budgets, and schedules in fast‑paced construction environments. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, with 5+ years of experience managing HV, substation, utility‑scale solar, or transmission construction projects. Ability to travel extensively (up to 100%), maintain a valid driver’s license, and work on active job sites, including walking uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed. Ready to Build What’s Next? If you’re driven, dependable, and ready to power something bigger than yourself – we want to hear from you. Conductor Power provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kids for the Future