Senior Manager, Substation Management

Role Overview

• Responsible for planning, contracting, executing, and closing electrical substation projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Manage all phases of substation development, including selecting EPC vendors and contractors, engineering coordination, co-ordination with procurement team, construction, testing, and energization
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders for substation projects
• Develop and manage relationships with (EPC) suppliers who can offer substation engineering, construction, and O&M services
• 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, owners reps, owners engineers, and commissioning teams
• Resolve field issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges
• Provide turnkey solutions to Operations team for full hand off of substation projects
• Work with Procurement team on identifying critical spare parts to inventory prior to operation turn over
• 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
• Initiate Project Agreements under Master Services Agreements to contract all phases of substation development
• Manage change orders, claims, and contract amendments
• Support invoicing, cost-to-complete, and project closeout documentation

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing electrical substation or transmission and distribution (T&D) projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working with and managing major substation EPC companies
• 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)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance program
• Competitive pay
• Performance bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays