HV Substation EPC Project Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Progressive; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group seeks a Project Manager to lead high‑voltage substation EPC projects from inception through commissioning and turnover in Charlottesville or Richmond, VA with hybrid/remote flexibility based on experience.

The role focuses on project leadership, planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to deliver on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards for critical grid infrastructure. A degree in engineering or construction, plus PMP, is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience supporting electrical substation, transmission, or utility EPC projects.
• Experience with AIS, GIS, single-line diagrams, relay and protection schemes is desirable.
• Experience using MS Project/Primavera P6 for scheduling and project controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage HV substation EPC projects from inception to turnover.
• Lead budgeting, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Ensure safety, schedule, budget and quality compliance.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and utility stakeholders throughout execution.
• Provide regular updates to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

High voltage substation knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling & planning

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

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

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Specialist Staffing Group seeks a Project Manager to lead high‑voltage substation EPC projects from inception through commissioning and turnover in Charlottesville or Richmond, VA with hybrid/remote flexibility based on experience.

The role focuses on project leadership, planning, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to deliver on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards for critical grid infrastructure. A degree in engineering or construction, plus PMP, is preferred.