Project Manager

PowerGrid Services, LLC; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GridTech Power is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead construction management for power substations, switchyards, and BESS facilities nationwide. You will own multiple projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating contracts, procurement, and client relationships from initiation to closeout.

The role requires hands-on leadership in both office and on-site environments, with travel to project sites and client locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with the ability to drive throughout the United States.
• Ability to fly throughout the continental U.S. as needed.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal— with clients and teams.
• Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities across multiple projects.
• Strong coordination and logistics capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Solid understanding of scheduling and project planning principles.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Familiarity with Construction/Project Management best practices and methodologies.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee construction management activities for substations, switchyards, and BESS facilities nationwide.
• Partner with Safety Manager to enforce safety policies on all active projects.
• Interface with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams for seamless execution.
• Oversee procurement of equipment and materials and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules across multiple projects.
• Identify, track, and communicate all contract changes and manage closeout activities.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports to stakeholders.
• Travel to new projects and attend meetings as required.

Skills

Driver's License

Ability to fly

Communication skills

Organization and multi-tasking

Coordination and logistics

Microsoft Office Suite

Scheduling and project planning

Problem-solving

Construction means and methods

Construction/Project Management best

Presentation and public speaking

Education

College degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business

Job description

GridTech Power is a growing leader in the construction ofPower Substations, Switchyards, and Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Facilitiesacross the United States. We are committed to powering the future through safe, high-quality, and innovative construction solutions. At GridTech, we invest in our people — offeringcareer development, hands-on training, and advancement opportunitiesthat allow our construction professionals to continuously grow.

Position Overview

GridTech Power is seeking adriven and detail-oriented Project Managerto lead and oversee construction management activities for Power Substations, Switchyards, and Battery Energy Storage Facilities nationwide. This is an exciting opportunity for a construction professional to take ownership of impactful projects while growing within a dynamic and supportive organization.

Role Summary

The Project Manager will be responsible for thesuccessful delivery of multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring alignment with GridTech's standards insafety, quality, schedule, and budget. This role requires a hands-on professional who thrives in both office and field environments and can effectively manage contracts, procurement, subcontractors, and client relationships from project initiation through closeout.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Partner with the Safety Manager to enforce and uphold GridTech's safety policies and procedures on all active projects
• Ensure all projects are implemented in accordance with GridTech guidelines, client contracts, and applicable local and federal regulations

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a primary representative of GridTech, maintaining constant coordination and professional communication with client Project Managers and third parties
• Interface with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution
• Assist in the preparation and review of project proposals

Procurement & Material Management

• Oversee procurement of equipment and materials required for project execution
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials
• Manage tracking and accountability of materials, tools, and equipment across all active projects

Scheduling & Planning

• Develop, maintain, and track project schedules across multiple simultaneous projects
• Verify constructability, ensure proper resource allocations, and proactively resolve field issues
• Review and monitor budget, schedule, quality, risk trackers, and contingency allocations

Change & Contract Management

• Identify, track, and communicate all contract changes back to client Project Managers
• Manage subcontract administration and project closeout activities
• Supervise and coordinate cross-functional activities including safety programs, engineering, construction, budget management, and scheduling

Reporting

• Provide accurate and timely daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports to internal and external stakeholders

General

• Perform routine project management tasks including craft onboarding and management
• Travel to new projects, between project sites, or to meetings as required — sometimes on short notice
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Background

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

College graduateswith a degree emphasis inEngineering, Construction Management, or Businesswho are eager to build a career in construction and project management

• Experienced field professionalswith hands-on experience in the construction ofSubstations, Switchyards, BESS yards, or general constructionwho are ready to take the next step beyond the Foreman or Superintendent level

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's Licensewith the ability to drive throughout the United States
• Ability to fly throughout the continental U.S.as needed
• Strong communication skills— written and verbal — with clients, team members, and third parties
• Excellent organization and multi-taskingabilities across multiple active projects
• Strong coordination and logisticscapabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite— Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Solid understanding of scheduling and project planningprinciples
• Demonstrated problem-solving skillsin fast-paced environments
• Knowledge of typicalconstruction means and methods
• Familiarity withConstruction/Project Managementbest practices and methodologies
• Strongpresentation and public speakingskills

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

This role involves working in active construction environments. Candidates must be able to:

• Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Stand, kneel, bend, stoop, and walk long distances on uneven and confined terrain
• See and hear naturally or with correction
• Work in extreme temperaturesand varying weather conditions(heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, dust)
• Perform duties in bright or low-lightingconditions
• Work in environments with elevated noise levels
• Perform repetitive hand movements and operate tools and controls as required
• Maintain full range of motionconsistent with job duty requirements

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