Project Manager - Substation and Transmission

SolveNow Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm based in Arizona is seeking a Project Manager for Substation and Transmission projects. This role involves leading project teams, managing budgets, and adhering to safety protocols while also mentoring staff. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in high-voltage projects, along with a relevant engineering degree and professional licensure. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with required travel to project sites, including exposure to various work environments.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of industry experience in substations.
• Experience in project execution phases including design and construction.
• Professional licensure like PE or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Promote adherence to safety protocols.
• Manage entire project lifecycle including scheduling and budgeting.
• Lead fieldwork and on-site inspections.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Project Manager - Substation and Transmission

Responsibilities:

• Promote and ensure adherence to safety protocols across all project phases, fostering a strong safety culture within the team and on project sites.
• Review RFPs and prepare detailed, competitive proposals for service-based projects, ensuring alignment with client specifications and organizational capabilities.
• Lead conceptual design and procurement phases for substation projects, including high-voltage (HV), medium-voltage (MV), low-voltage (LV), underground, and overhead transmission lines.
• Manage the entire project lifecycle, including scheduling, budgeting, scope definition, and change management, to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Act as the primary interface between clients, external stakeholders, and internal teams, ensuring effective communication, alignment of expectations, and resolution of issues.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the project execution process, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Lead and coordinate project teams, providing mentorship and fostering collaboration to achieve project goals.
• Track and report project progress regularly, identifying and addressing deviations from planned timelines, budgets, or scope.
• Participate in fieldwork and on-site inspections, ensuring project execution aligns with design plans and addressing any on-site challenges promptly.
• Handle a diverse range of projects within the electric grid sector, including innovative and proven technologies, with potential involvement in distribution networks, private systems, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).

This role requires approximately 25% travel to project sites. When not traveling, the position follows a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of industry experience in high-voltage, medium-voltage, and low-voltage substations.
• Experience in multiple phases of project execution, including design, procurement, and construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Professional licensure such as PE, P.Eng, or an equivalent certification.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards, safety protocols, and best practices in the electric grid and energy sector.
• Capability to complete pre-employment requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records reviews.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to dynamic environments.

This hybrid role involves a mix of office work and on-site activities, with exposure to typical office and construction environments, including extreme weather, high noise levels, and safety hazards.