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

GE Vernova Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated site manager for a remote role that requires extensive travel. This position involves overseeing construction and commissioning activities on-site, ensuring compliance with quality and cost standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in substation construction, and will be responsible for leading site teams and managing multiple projects. With a focus on professional development and competitive compensation, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are ready to take on challenging projects and lead teams to success, this position is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years in Substation construction and commissioning with electrical design knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire site activities during project phases, ensuring compliance with schedules and quality.
• Lead site teams, manage execution, and develop specialized knowledge in discipline.
• Contribute to strategy and policy development while ensuring delivery within responsibilities.

Skills

Site Safety experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

High school diploma / GED with 6 years of experience

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.

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 position

Application Deadline: September 29, 2025