Project Manager - HV Substations

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-voltage AIS and GIS substation EPC projects from kickoff to completion, coordinating clients, contractors, and internal teams.

You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and communications, delivering milestones while maintaining safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should have 3–5+ years of PM experience in AIS/GIS EPC environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 3–5+ years of PM experience in AIS and/or GIS substation EPC projects.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, forecasts, and stakeholder communications.
• Understanding of high-voltage AIS and GIS equipment and project execution.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple AIS and GIS substation EPC projects from initiation through closeout.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Lead project teams and coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize cost, schedule, and quality impacts.
• Monitor financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements and standards.
• Facilitate issue resolution and drive projects to milestones and deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling and forecasting

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Our client, a leading energy and EPC organization, is seeking a Project Manager to lead the execution of high-voltage AIS and GIS substation projects. This individual will be responsible for managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, stakeholder communication, and overall project performance from kickoff through completion.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with experience supporting high-voltage substation EPC projects and can effectively coordinate clients, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple AIS and GIS substation EPC projects simultaneously from initiation through closeout.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, and resource planning to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead project teams and coordinate activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning functions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular project updates, manage expectations, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and quality.
• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, and cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Facilitate issue resolution and drive projects to meet key milestones and deliverables.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3–5+ years of Project Management experience supporting AIS and/or GIS substation EPC projects.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasting, and stakeholder communications.
• Understanding of high-voltage AIS and GIS substation equipment and project execution.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.