Substation Project Manager
Substation Project Manager
Location: Greater Boston Area (Bedford, MA or Quincy, MA)
Position Type: Full-Time on-site
$100,000 - $170,000
Position Summary
A growing utility and electrical infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Substation Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of substation and power delivery projects throughout New England. The Project Manager will be responsible for leading projects from planning and procurement through construction, commissioning, and closeout while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple substation construction and utility infrastructure projects simultaneously.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, forecasting, procurement, and resource planning.
- Coordinate activities between field operations, engineering teams, subcontractors, vendors, and utility clients.
- Lead project meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
- Track project financials, including cost controls, change orders, forecasts, billing, and project reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and utility requirements.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support contract administration and scope management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Mentor junior project staff and collaborate closely with construction leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of Project Management experience within utility, electrical construction, transmission & distribution, or substation projects.
- Experience managing complex infrastructure or power delivery projects.
- Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, and contract administration.
- Experience working directly with utility customers, EPC firms, or electrical contractors.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training.
- Experience with high-voltage substation construction projects.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, Bluebeam, or similar project management tools.
- Utility industry experience supporting transmission, distribution, or grid modernization projects.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Long-term career growth opportunities within a growing power and utility organization
Ideal Backgrounds
- Substation Project Manager
- Utility Project Manager
- Electrical Construction Project Manager
- T&D Project Manager
- Power Delivery Project Manager
- EPC Project Manager
- Assistant Project Manager ready for advancement
This opportunity is ideal for a project management professional seeking to play a key role in the delivery of critical utility and substation infrastructure projects across the Northeast while working for a well-established and growing electrical contractor.
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