Substation Project Manager

Substation Project Manager

Location: Lexington, KY Employment Type: Permanent / Full-Time Industry: Substation, Transmission & Distribution / Power Utilities Our client is searching to hire someone for the role of Substation Project Manager. This role is responsible for managing substation design projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV, including greenfield and brownfield facilities such as substations, switching stations, and collector stations. The Project Manager will provide full lifecycle project leadership, reporting directly to the Department Manager and maintaining responsibility for project execution, financial performance (P&L), schedule adherence, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and coordinate all phases of substation projects from concept through closeout.
• Maintain responsibility for project profitability, schedule performance, and scope control.
• Prepare proposals, support client presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
• Lead project execution activities, including:
  • Siting and planning
  • Environmental and permitting coordination
  • Engineering and estimating
  • Right-of-way acquisition
  • Procurement and material management
  • Constructability reviews
  • Construction management
  • Project closeout
• Develop, monitor, and manage project schedules, budgets, and scopes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, internal technical teams, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee project communications and reporting, ensuring transparency and timely issue resolution.
• Establish and implement project policies, procedures, controls, and execution plans.
• Ensure projects adhere to internal QA/QC standards and client expectations.
• Report regularly on project progress, financials, procurement status, safety, environmental concerns, risks, and design issues.
• Support internal functions, including staffing, risk management, legal coordination, and change management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum 7 years of utility substation project experience, including at least 3 years in a project management role.
• Experience managing substation projects ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of utility, government, and public-sector contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company motor vehicle safety requirements.