EPC Project Manager

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Permanent role

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Project Manager to oversee substation, transmission line, renewable energy, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects. You will lead planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation in an EPC environment.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and field teams to drive execution, maintain client and subcontractor relationships, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of project management experience in electrical infrastructure, substation, transmission, renewable energy, or EPC projects.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Understanding of high-voltage power systems, substations, and transmission infrastructure.
• Exposure to renewable energy projects, BESS, grid integration, or energy management technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Manage high-voltage substation, transmission line, renewable energy, and energy storage projects within an EPC environment.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Track project performance and provide regular updates on progress, financials, risks, and milestones.
• Identify potential project challenges and implement mitigation strategies to maintain successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, contract obligations, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support contract administration, change management, and project documentation efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and field teams to drive project execution.
• Contribute to process improvements and project management best practices across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Project controls

Forecasting

Risk management

Contract administration

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Project Management, or related field

PMP certification, MBA, or PE license (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Project Manager will be responsible for the management of substation and transmission line projects, including projects focused in renewable and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The individual must be experienced in overseeing all aspects of project delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation.

This engineering-led power infrastructure organization delivers turnkey solutions across utility, renewable energy, energy storage, industrial, and high-voltage electrical markets. The company supports projects from design and installation through testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, serving clients throughout North America on critical energy infrastructure initiatives.

Description

Key Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for the management of substation and transmission line projects, including projects focused in renewable and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The individual must be experienced in overseeing all aspects of project delivery, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and resource allocation.

Client Details

This engineering-led power infrastructure organization delivers turnkey solutions across utility, renewable energy, energy storage, industrial, and high-voltage electrical markets. The company supports projects from design and installation through testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, serving clients throughout North America on critical energy infrastructure initiatives.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Manage high-voltage substation, transmission line, renewable energy, and energy storage projects within an EPC environment.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and resource plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Track project performance and provide regular updates on progress, financials, risks, and key milestones.
• Identify potential project challenges and implement mitigation strategies to maintain successful delivery.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, contract obligations, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support contract administration, change management, and project documentation efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, procurement, and field teams to drive project execution.
• Contribute to process improvements and project management best practices across the organization.

Profile

• 4+ years of project management experience supporting electrical infrastructure, substation, transmission, renewable energy, or EPC projects.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Understanding of high-voltage power systems, substations, and transmission infrastructure.
• Exposure to renewable energy projects, battery energy storage systems (BESS), grid integration, or energy management technologies is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification, MBA, or PE license is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple project priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with project controls, forecasting, risk management, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound project decisions.
• Ability to build and maintain long‑term client relationships.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $110,000 to $160,000 annually.
• Additional earning potential through bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Permanent role with career development opportunities.
• Career advancement toward leadership/manager positions.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.