Area Manager-Substation

Pike Electric, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Electric, LLC is seeking a Substation Area Manager to lead planning, design, construction, and maintenance of substation infrastructure, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

The role requires directing field teams, managing budgets and schedules, and collaborating with clients, regulators, and internal teams to drive project success.

Ideal candidates have extensive substation experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Substation construction experience required.
• Experience managing field crews on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of utility processes and safety protocols.
• Hands-on experience with substations and progression through operational roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation teams and oversee client operations.
• Manage all phases of substation projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Prepare and review labor studies and project cost estimates.
• Support proposal development and bid reviews for new substation work.
• Manage staffing levels and workforce allocation across the substation division.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on civil and electrical aspects of substation construction.
• Maintain strong field presence and support crews with practical leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate project updates and resolve stakeholder concerns effectively.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation across substation operations.

Skills

Substation project leadership

Field crew management

Budgeting and cost control

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Significant industry experience may substitute for degree

District manager or director level experience preferred

Job description

Position Summary:

The Substation Area Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of substation infrastructure. This role ensures operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance while supporting strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead substation teams and oversee client operations.
• Manage all phases of substation projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Prepare and review labor studies and project cost estimates.
• Support proposal development and bid reviews for new substation work.
• Manage staffing levels and workforce allocation across the substation division.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance on civil and electrical aspects of substation construction.
• Maintain strong field presence and support crews with practical, solution-oriented leadership.
• Collaborate with internal departments, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Communicate project updates and resolve stakeholder concerns effectively.
• Promote continuous improvement and innovation across substation operations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction or project management, with a focus on substations.
• Proven leadership in managing field crews and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of utility processes, substation operations, and safety protocols.
• Field experience within substations, with a hands‑on approach and career progression through operational roles.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and financial oversight.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred but not required; significant industry experience, demonstrated leadership, and technical expertise in substation construction may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience at the district manager or director level preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

Core Competencies:

• Safety-Driven
• Professional Presence
• Team Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Accountability
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability and Initiative

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-Union Company

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may evolve based on organizational needs.