One Tech Engineering is searching for a Substation Project Manager for a position located in Hamburg, Arkansas; Shawboro, North Carolina; and Jackson, Ohio. The Substation Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing electrical substation projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience managing electrical substation or T&D projects.
Substation Project Manager Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- Utility-scale or EPC substation experience is preferred.
- Experience with high-voltage systems (69kV–500kV) is preferred.
- PMP certification or equivalent is a nice-to-have.
- Familiarity with protection & control systems and relay testing is a nice-to-have.
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