Electrical Project Site Manager - (substation/HV/utilites)

GE Vernova's Grid Software; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Site Manager to oversee construction and commissioning activities on-site. This role involves significant travel and requires strong leadership and communication skills. The candidate will manage project execution, ensuring quality and compliance with regulations. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings opportunity

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of advanced experience in Substation construction.
• Deep understanding of electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for entire scope of site activities during project phases.
• Leads site team and manages execution of project scope.
• Ensures compliance with schedule, quality, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical

Job description

Job Description Summary

Responsible for activities related to the construction, building and commissioning on customer site, from site mobilization, through civil, erection and commissioning work, as well as management activities related to this scope. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

*THIS ROLE IS A TRAVEL ROLE - UP TO 90%*

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervisory roles (i.e. site manager) that are responsible for ENTIRE scope of site activities during ITO and/or OTR phase, acting under the direction and on behalf of the overall project leader.
• Leads site team and manages execution of the project scope of work.
• Could also be managing multiple sites for the project.
• Ensures schedule, quality and cost are in compliance with contractual obligations, company policy and local regulations.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline.
• Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
• Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).
• Minimum of 3 years of advanced experience in the Substation construction, site installation and commissioning with deeply understanding the electrical design,

Desired Characteristics

• Site Safety experience, OSHA
• Travel Domestically as job needed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

The salary range for this position is 100,000.00 - 133,400.00 - 166,700.00 USD Annual . The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. 100,000.00 - 133,400.00 - 166,700.00 USD Annual.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: September 29, 2025