HV Project Manager

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an HV Project Manager to lead utility-scale substation projects in the Energy & Utilities sector. This remote role oversees design, construction, budget control, and schedule adherence from kickoff through energization, coordinating with utilities, engineering, procurement, construction, and safety teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in utility-scale substation design and construction and knowledge of 69kV–500kV systems, with strong leadership for multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale substation design and construction.
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
• Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary projects from kickoff to energization.
• Familiarity with substation components and relevant safety protocols.
• PE or PMP certification preferred.
• Strong communication skills for managing a variety of project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute project management responsibilities focused on substation design and construction
• Review compliance documents such as Power Purchase Agreements and Utility Interconnection Requirements
• Manage substation-specific deliverables and ensure alignment with utility timelines
• Develop and control project budgets for all aspects of substation work
• Create detailed subcontractor scopes for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction activities
• Lead site meetings to track safety compliance and progress on substation construction
• Facilitate collaboration with utilities and maintain project milestones

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Substation design and construction

Education

PE or PMP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a HV Project Manager to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space.

This role will oversee utility-scale high-voltage substation projects from kickoff through energization, with a strong focus on design, construction, budget control, and schedule adherence. The position partners closely with utilities, engineering, procurement, construction, and safety stakeholders to keep deliverables aligned with project milestones. The ideal candidate will bring the technical understanding and leadership needed to drive complex substation work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $110,837 – $138,547 annually

Responsibilities

• Execute project management responsibilities focused on substation design and construction
• Review compliance documents such as Power Purchase Agreements and Utility Interconnection Requirements
• Manage substation-specific deliverables and ensure alignment with utility timelines
• Develop and control project budgets for all aspects of substation work
• Create detailed subcontractor scopes for Engineering, Procurement, and Construction activities
• Lead site meetings to track safety compliance and progress on substation construction
• Facilitate collaboration with utilities and maintain project milestones

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale substation design and construction
• Knowledge of high-voltage systems ranging from 69kV to 500kV
• Proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary projects from kickoff to energization
• Familiarity with substation components and relevant safety protocols
• PE or PMP certification preferred
• Strong communication skills for managing a variety of project stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and scheduling tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, and disability insurance available for employees and their families
• 401(k) plan enrollment offered to employees
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays provided

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.