Project Manager - Substation Construction

InfraRec. | B Corp™; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

InfraRec. is seeking a Substation Construction Project Manager based in Kansas City, MO to lead EPC projects in the power and utility sector, with Evergy and Ameren as primary clients.

You will manage planning, scheduling, budgets, and field coordination with engineering, procurement, construction, and site teams to deliver projects safely and to specification.

Qualifications

• Experience with EPC projects in the power, utility, or energy sector.
• Strong understanding of substation construction and field operations.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Experience working with utility clients is preferred.
• Experience with Evergy or Ameren projects is beneficial.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage substation construction projects from planning through completion
• Coordinate EPC project activities, schedules, budgets, and resources
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and field teams
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and schedule performance
• Review project documentation, contracts, and change orders
• Identify and address project risks, issues, and schedule impacts
• Maintain communication with utility clients and project stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with safety and quality requirements

Skills

EPC project management

Substation construction

Schedule & budget control

Stakeholder management

Job description

InfraRec is seeking a Substation Construction Project Manager based in Kansas City, MO. This position will be directly involved in ongoing and upcoming EPC projects across the power and utility sector, with a primary focus on projects for Evergy and Ameren.

• Base salary: $130,000 to $180,000
• Project type: Substation construction and EPC
• Clients: Predominantly Evergy and Ameren

Responsibilities

• Manage substation construction projects from planning through completion
• Coordinate EPC project activities, schedules, budgets, and resources
• Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, and field teams
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and schedule performance
• Review project documentation, contracts, and change orders
• Identify and address project risks, issues, and schedule impacts
• Maintain communication with utility clients and project stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with safety and quality requirements

Qualifications

• Experience with EPC projects in the power, utility, or energy sector
• Strong understanding of substation construction and field operations
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, contractors, and subcontractors
• Experience working with utility clients is preferred
• Experience with Evergy or Ameren projects is beneficial
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Ability to work with both office-based and field teams
• Willingness to support ongoing and upcoming projects in the Kansas City area

Day-to-Day

• Manage active substation EPC projects and coordinate project teams
• Review schedules, budgets, project progress, and upcoming work
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, field construction, and subcontractors
• Communicate with utility clients regarding project status and requirements
• Address construction issues and coordinate solutions with project teams
• Track project costs, changes, and schedule impacts
• Participate in project meetings and site visits
• Ensure work remains aligned with project specifications, safety requirements, and client expectations
• $130,000 to $180,000 base salary
• Opportunity to work on ongoing and upcoming utility EPC projects
• Direct involvement with major utility clients including Evergy and Ameren
• Kansas City, MO based position
• Long-term project opportunities within the power and infrastructure sector