Project Manager Power Distribution or Estimator

root/edge; South Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Performance incentives

Full benefits including 401(k) match

Descripción de la vacante

A national electrical infrastructure service leader is seeking Project Managers with experience in high-voltage substation construction. You will lead projects from planning and estimating to completion, managing budgets and collaborating with teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years in relevant fields and values a supportive, growth-oriented environment. This full-time role is based in Houston, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience managing or supporting substation or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Background in utility, EPC, or high-voltage electrical construction.
• OSHA 30 and/or First Aid/CPR certifications preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead substation and power infrastructure projects from planning to closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and field execution.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance and project success.

Conocimientos

Project cost control

Scheduling

Contract management

Coordination across teams

Detail-oriented approach

Herramientas

Excel

Estimating software (HeavyBid or equivalent)

Descripción del empleo

Overview

A national leader in electrical power infrastructure services is expanding its project delivery and estimating teams to support major substation, transmission, and renewable energy projects across the U.S. The company delivers turnkey design, construction, and maintenance solutions for utilities, developers, and industrial clients — powered by deep technical expertise and an engineering-first mindset.

We’re looking for Project Managers and Estimators who bring experience in high-voltage, substation, or related electrical construction and want to grow their careers with a stable, well-capitalized, and forward-thinking organization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead substation and power infrastructure projects from planning and estimating through construction and closeout.
• Manage budgets, schedules, field execution, and subcontractor performance.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, procurement, and safety teams to ensure compliance and project success.
• Oversee documentation, reporting, and client communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve field issues, manage change orders, and drive safety-first project delivery.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience managing or supporting substation or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Background in utility, EPC, or high-voltage electrical construction.
• Strong understanding of project cost control, scheduling, and contract management.
• Proven ability to coordinate across field and office teams.
• OSHA 30 and/or First Aid/CPR certifications preferred.

What You’ll Do (Estimating)

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for medium- and high-voltage construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scope to perform quantity takeoffs and develop labor/material pricing.
• Support bid strategy, vendor and subcontractor engagement, and proposal preparation.
• Collaborate with engineering and project management teams to align estimates with constructability and schedule.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cost databases and estimating tools.

What You Bring (Estimating)

• 3+ years of estimating experience in electrical, utility, or industrial construction.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, technical specs, and construction documents.
• Proficiency in Excel and estimating software (HeavyBid or equivalent a plus).
• Detail-oriented approach with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience in substation or power delivery estimating preferred.

Why Join

• Nationally recognized projects in the power delivery and renewable energy space.
• Collaborative, engineering-led culture with growth and mentorship opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and full benefits including 401(k) match, healthcare, and paid time off.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and long-term employee success.

Location

Roles based in the Houston area with regional project coverage.

Travel

Moderate, depending on project locations.

Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Interested?

If you have experience in electrical infrastructure, substation construction, or power delivery estimating, and want to join a company driving the energy transition from the ground up, we’d love to connect.

Senioriy

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Construction