High-Voltage Substation Project Lead

Kintec Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Search in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Project Manager for high-voltage substations and transmission projects. You will lead turnkey construction efforts, coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities to meet cost, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil Engineering, a PE is preferred, and 10+ years in HV substations or transmission projects with strong leadership and financial management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• PE registration preferred for Lead/Project Engineer track.
• 10+ years of experience in design, construction, or operation of electrical substations and/or transmission lines.
• Experience managing high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong financial management skills including budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and billing.

Responsibilities

• Manage development, planning, execution, and monitoring of high-voltage substation, transmission, and distribution construction projects.
• Accountable for project cost, schedule, safety, quality, and commercial performance.
• Coordinate multiple project teams across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and controls.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Procurement to expedite materials and equipment.
• Prepare and maintain monthly construction progress reports and cost re-projections.
• Manage monthly project billing and change orders.
• Ensure safety and quality requirements are met across activities.
• Travel to project sites for meetings, inspections, and activities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

PE registration preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kintec Search in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced Project Manager for high-voltage substations and transmission projects. You will lead turnkey construction efforts, coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities to meet cost, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical or Civil Engineering, a PE is preferred, and 10+ years in HV substations or transmission projects with strong leadership and financial management skills.