HV Project Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for the full lifecycle management of Utility-Scale High Voltage Substation Projects (typically 69kV–500kV) executed under EPC or construction-only contracts.
• Serves as the primary commercial and operational lead, managing scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, subcontractors, vendors, and client/utility relationships.
• Review and coordinate, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Utility Interconnection requirements, Contract requirements, System Impact Studies, Facility Studies, and Customer/Owner Engineer requirements to ensure Project compliance.
• Coordinate closely with engineering teams to ensure design aligns with contract scope, budget, and constructability.
• Work with Engineering team to ensure procurement and material deliveries are aligned with the P6 schedule.
• Review LNTP/Early-Stage Deliverables.
• Develop, manage, and forecast EPC substation budgets.
• Track cost performance and maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Generate monthly pacing reports to ensure project pacing is on track with budget.
• Develop subcontractor scopes of work and support subcontracting efforts to execute subcontracts.
• Manage HV subcontractors (billings, RFIs, status reports, risk, etc.)
• Lead HV scope management and negotiate change orders with owners and subcontractors.
• Schedule and Participate in Project Kick-Off Meeting (On Site).
• Participating in Utility Coordination Meetings.
• Participate in Owner Coordination Meetings.
• Participating in Material Procurement Review.
• Hold Construction Schedule & Scope Review Meeting.
• Lead coordination efforts with SCADA resources.
• Coordinate station process Energization Support/Initial Synchronization.
• Manage Oversee testing and commissioning activities in coordination with field and commissioning teams.
• Assemble Final Completion Punchlist to support project closeout.
• Manage final completion punch list and turnover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all energization and safety protocols.
• Manage APM’s (Assistant Project Managers) to ensure compliance and Performance.
• Mentor Project Engineers, Project Admins, and other junior level employees.
• Demonstrate and maintain a safe work environment, and direct safe work practices in energized substations.
• Maintain flexibility in availability due to 24/7 operations.
• Regular travel (local and inter-state) required to support project execution.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of work-related experience in design and/or construction of Utility Scale Substation ranging from 69kv -500kv
• Licensed Professional Engineer, PMP certification, or directly relevant industry experience preferred
• NFPA 70e “Qualified Person” preferred, skilled with knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installation and has received safety training on the hazards involved
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with others under all situations
• Ability to work, analyze, troubleshoot and prioritize problems independently
• Strong knowledge of dispatching methods, techniques, and practices
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills
• Proficiency and knowledgeable in office practices, procedures and equipment
• Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate
• P6 scheduling experience preferred.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan.
• Provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.