High-Voltage Substation Project Manager

Southern Electric Corporation; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Electric Corporation in Flowood, MS is seeking a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate high‑voltage transmission and distribution projects, oversee multiple crews, and ensure safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective delivery across the lifecycle from pre-construction to closeout.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of powerline construction experience, knowledge of OSHA standards, and strong leadership and organizational skills; PMP is a plus, travel and extended hours may

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Skilled with project management software (Excel, P6, MS Project, EcoSys).
• Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize assignments.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for cost, progress, and schedule for the duration of the project.
• Assist business unit with monthly forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and review all accidents.
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild/repair damaged power systems.
• Attend training classes or seminars on new processes, safety regulations, and refresher training.
• Review personnel with Operations (i.e., personal evaluations, pay raises, CDL requirements, personal problems, loans, etc.).
• Arrange and/or participate in weekly foremen meetings (review if not attending).
• Arrange and/or participate in monthly safety meetings (review if not attending).
• Participate in monthly job safety review meetings.
• Accountable for cost, progress, and schedule for duration of project.
• Assist BU with monthly forecast by the 10 th of each month.
• Accountable for compliance with safety program and review all accidents.
• Follow up on any complaints (from owner, general public, or landowners

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Excel

P6

MS Project

EcoSys

Job description

Southern Electric Corporation in Flowood, MS is seeking a Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate high‑voltage transmission and distribution projects, oversee multiple crews, and ensure safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective delivery across the lifecycle from pre-construction to closeout.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of powerline construction experience, knowledge of OSHA standards, and strong leadership and organizational skills; PMP is a plus, travel and extended hours may