Project Manager 1 - Substation (STATCOM)

Sargent & Lundy; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a veteran Project Manager to lead complex utility and construction programs, ensuring execution per PMO guidelines and client specifications. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, controls, safety, and client interfaces across multiple phases.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage dynamic, high-stakes environments with travel of about 10–25% domestically.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in PM of utility/construction/engineering projects.
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• 2+ years with E-STATCOM/STATCOM installations and delivery outcomes.
• Proven multi-disciplinary team leadership.
• Experience in capital project management.
• Experience as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, integrated planning, execution, monitoring, change control, and closeout in accordance with PMO processes and client requirements.
• Establish and maintain the project execution plan, scope baseline, work breakdown, schedule, budget, staffing plan, communications plan, risk register, and decision/action logs.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, quality, safety, and client activities; clarify ownership, interfaces, deliverables, and decision paths.
• Lead project meetings, document decisions and action items, communicate status, and elevate material scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, or resource issues promptly.
• Maintain effective client relationships and serve as a primary point of coordination for project matters.
• Coordinate project delivery across the relevant stages, which may include requirements and scope definition; design and engineering; equipment specification and supplier coordination; manufacturing and factory testing; site preparation and construction; installation; site testing; commissioning; training; and transition to commercial operation.
• Coordinate interfaces among the STATCOM supplier, utility/client teams, substation engineering, protection and control, civil/structural, electrical, telecommunications/SCADA, planning, operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning teams, as applicable to the project.
• Track technical and execution interfaces, assumptions, deliverables, reviews, approvals, and dependencies. Ensure issues are assigned to the appropriate technical owner and resolved or escalated in time to protect project milestones.
• Coordinate vendor submittals, technical reviews, requests for information, equipment and material status, factory and site test plans, testing schedules, commissioning readiness, and punch-list resolution.
• Support outage and site-access planning with the client and project team when required; coordinate field activities and project walkdowns in accordance with site and client requirements.

Skills

PM experience

STATCOM experience

Team leadership

Capital projects

Client liaison

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Engineering design experience

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma

BS in Construction Management

PMP Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead project initiation, integrated planning, execution, monitoring, change control, and closeout in accordance with PMO processes and client requirements.

• Establish and maintain the project execution plan, scope baseline, work breakdown, schedule, budget, staffing plan, communications plan, risk register, and decision/action logs.

• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, project controls, quality, safety, and client activities; clarify ownership, interfaces, deliverables, and decision paths.

• Lead project meetings, document decisions and action items, communicate status, and elevate material scope, schedule, cost, quality, safety, or resource issues promptly.

• Maintain effective client relationships and serve as a primary point of coordination for project matters.

• Coordinate project delivery across the relevant stages, which may include requirements and scope definition; design and engineering; equipment specification and supplier coordination; manufacturing and factory testing; site preparation and construction; installation; site testing; commissioning; training; and transition to commercial operation.

• Coordinate interfaces among the STATCOM supplier, utility/client teams, substation engineering, protection and control, civil/structural, electrical, telecommunications/SCADA, planning, operations, maintenance, construction, and commissioning teams, as applicable to the project.

• Track technical and execution interfaces, assumptions, deliverables, reviews, approvals, and dependencies. Ensure issues are assigned to the appropriate technical owner and resolved or escalated in time to protect project milestones.

• Coordinate vendor submittals, technical reviews, requests for information, equipment and material status, factory and site test plans, testing schedules, commissioning readiness, and punch-list resolution.

• Support outage and site-access planning with the client and project team when required; coordinate field activities and project walkdowns in accordance with site and client requirements.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience

• 7+ years of experience in Project Management of Utility, Construction, Engineering, or other relevant experience

• At least 2 years of direct project experience with an E-STATCOM or STATCOM installation, upgrade, or program. Candidates should be able to describe their role, project phase(s), scale/complexity, key interfaces, and delivery outcomes.

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams

• Experience in capital project management

• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting

• A high school diploma or GED

• Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel

Valued but not required skills and experience

• A BS in Construction Management, Business, Engineering, or similar degree

• Engineering design experience is a plus

• PMP Certification is a plus

• Familiarity with STATCOM/E-STATCOM project interfaces such as converter equipment and controls, protection and control, SCADA/telecommunications, substation design, system studies, factory/site testing, and commissioning. This is project-interface familiarity, not a requirement to serve as the technical design authority.

• Construction/field knowledge or experience is a plus

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Back-Up Daycare

• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account

• Merit Scholarship Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program

• Tuition Assistance

• First Professional Licensure Bonus

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$100,019 - $152,807

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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CityMetairie

StateLA

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestProject Management

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-28518

Business GroupChief Operations Officer Group

DepartmentPMO Project Managers