Senior Project Manager for Substation

Description

• Ensure entire project team adheres to safety and quality standards.
• Oversee projects from proposal stage through initiation, execution, and closeout.
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly progress reports, billing information, and cash flow projections.
• Coordinate project deliverables, meetings, schedule updates, and reporting requirements.
• Enforce compliance with company policies, industry standards, and ethical guidelines.
• Manage project closeout and warranty processes.
• Manage project construction schedules in Primavera.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project performance and financials.
• Develop and implement project work plans, defining scope, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
• Manage contract execution, change orders, and subcontractors.
• Manage and resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed
• Demonstrate a commitment to the company’s safety program through personal actions and monitoring project activities.
• Scope: Oversees large, complex projects.
• Strategic Role: Drives process improvements and contributes to PMO strategy.
• Manage day-to-day construction activities (partnered with Construction Manager), including budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking, using KPIs to make data driven decisions. Verify project progress, support forecasting, and maintain thorough documentation.
• Attend site visits, field walk-downs, and client meetings as needed.
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for project personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Document and analyze project risks and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Lead weekly meetings to discuss manpower and equipment needs.
• Monitor project performance to ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and labor.
• Leadership: Supervises other PMs and mentors junior staff.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical plans and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Primavera for scheduling.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other relevant safety and construction regulations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience managing power construction projects required.
• Experience: 8+ years in project management, specializing in substation projects with demonstrated management of projects of increasing size and scope.
• Track record of proactively driving projects to closure.
• Certifications: PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Knowledgeable in power construction specifications, proposals, and documentation for time/cost/labor estimates.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance