Project Manager - Electrical Substation

Heavy Road Industries; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck or vehicle allowance

Fuel card

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Heavy Road & Rail Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead electrical substation construction and utility projects across California from award through closeout.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, field operations, subcontractors, RFIs, changes, and documentation, while ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Travel across CA is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in utility, heavy civil, or electrical construction.
• Experience managing electrical substations, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or BESS projects preferred.
• Strong scheduling, cost control, forecasting and contract administration knowledge.
• Ability to read civil, structural, and electrical drawings.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple electrical substation and utility construction projects.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, forecasting, and profitability.
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Lead project planning, kickoff meetings, and progress reviews.
• Manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and documentation.
• Develop recovery plans to stay on schedule and within budget.
• Build relationships with owners, utility companies, and partners.
• Support Superintendents with manpower, procurement, and execution.

Skills

Project management

Electrical substation experience

Scheduling & cost control

Communication & leadership

Reading civil/electrical drawings

Tools

Procore

HCSS

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager – Electrical Substation Construction

Location: Fresno, CA (Travel Required Throughout California)

Company: Heavy Road & Rail Inc.

Build Critical Infrastructure That Powers California

Heavy Road & Rail Inc. is a growing heavy civil and utility contractor specializing in electrical substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission and distribution infrastructure, and complex civil construction projects throughout California.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high-profile utility and substation projects from award through closeout. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to work with one of California's fastest-growing utility contractors, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Manage multiple electrical substation and utility construction projects.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasting, and profitability.
• Coordinate field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Lead project planning, kickoff meetings, and weekly progress reviews.
• Manage contracts, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Develop recovery plans to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, utility companies, and project partners.
• Support Superintendents with manpower planning, procurement, and project execution.
• Ensure projects meet company safety and quality standards.
• Successfully close out projects while maintaining outstanding customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience in utility, heavy civil, or electrical construction.
• Experience managing electrical substations, transmission, distribution, renewable energy, or BESS projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control, forecasting, and contract administration.
• Ability to read civil, structural, and electrical construction drawings.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Experience with Procore, HCSS, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction software is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites throughout California.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000 – $160,000 annually, based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Company truck or vehicle allowance
• Fuel card
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Cell Phone & Laptop
• Professional Development & Career Advancement

Why Heavy Road & Rail?

At Heavy Road & Rail, you'll work on projects that strengthen California's power grid while joining a team committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence. Our employees have the opportunity to grow professionally, make meaningful contributions, and help shape the future of our company.

Heavy Road & Rail Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.