Senior PM Substation Construction

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of high-voltage substation construction, expansion, and upgrade projects.
• Establish and manage Earned Value Management (EVM) systems to track cost, schedule, productivity, and forecast accuracy.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules; drive critical path analysis and recovery plans.
• Own project cost management: estimating, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and change control.
• Direct field and office teams to ensure adherence to scope, safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, OEMs, and engineering partners to maintain schedule and cost discipline.
• Provide executive-level reporting on project performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with utility substation standards, construction best practices, and contractual obligations.
• Proactively identify risks and implement corrective actions to protect margin and delivery commitments.

Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience managing substation construction projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management and cost control on large, multi-million-dollar programs.
• Proven record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Deep understanding of substation construction methods, equipment integration, sequencing, and regulatory environments.
• Experience managing complex schedules, multiple crews, and concurrent workstreams.

Core Competencies

• Industry-leading knowledge of substation construction practices.
• Advanced cost management and financial acumen.
• Schedule development, analysis, and recovery execution.
• Strong leadership, accountability, and decision-making under pressure.
• Executive communication and stakeholder management capability.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• PMP or equivalent professional certification strongly valued.