Head of Project Management

The Substation Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing electrical substation projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role manages all phases of substation construction—including engineering coordination, procurement, construction, testing, and energization—while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution
Manage end-to-end delivery of substation projects (greenfield, brownfield, upgrades, expansions)
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
Ensure compliance with scope, contract terms, and change management procedures
Lead project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and closeout activities

Engineering & Technical Coordination
Coordinate with engineering teams on substation design (HV/MV equipment, protection & control, civil/structural)
Review drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
Support equipment procurement including transformers, breakers, relays, steel, and control buildings

Construction & Field Oversight
Oversee construction activities including site prep, foundations, steel erection, equipment installation, wiring, and testing
Coordinate subcontractors, inspectors, and commissioning teams
Resolve field issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges

Safety & Compliance
Enforce site-specific safety plans and company safety policies
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC, and utility standards
Promote a strong safety culture and conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs)

Client & Stakeholder Management
Serve as primary client interface for schedule, cost, and technical matters
Prepare and present project status reports
Coordinate with utilities, AHJs, and permitting agencies
Track project costs, labor, and productivity
Manage change orders, claims, and contract amendments
Support invoicing, cost-to-complete, and project closeout documentation

Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience managing electrical substation or T&D projects
Strong understanding of substation construction, testing, and commissioning
Proven experience managing schedules, budgets, and subcontractors
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar)
Willingness to travel to project sites (25-50%+ depending on workload)

Preferred
Utility-scale or EPC substation experience
Experience with high-voltage systems (69kV-500kV)
PMP certification or equivalent
Familiarity with protection & control systems and relay testing

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