Senior Electrical Project Manager – (Substation / T&D Projects)

Jobot; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobot, Akron, OH, is seeking a Sr. Electrical Project Manager to own scope, schedule, and delivery on high-impact substation and T&D projects. You will lead resources across planning through closeout and be accountable for project performance.

The role requires 5–8 years in PM for electrical/substation projects, a Bachelor's degree, and preferably PMP certification. You will collaborate with engineering, field leadership, and operations while influencing profitability and project strategy.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of project management experience
• Experience managing electrical or substation construction projects
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Business or related field
• PMP certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and execution plans
• Develop budgets based on project requirements and resource needs
• Track costs and manage financial performance
• Build and manage detailed project schedules and work plans
• Provide updates to stakeholders on progress and strategy
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers
• Lead projects through full lifecycle from planning to closeout

Skills

Electrical PM

Budgeting

Scheduling

Vendor management

PMP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job details

Own scope, schedule, and delivery on high-impact substation / T&D projects

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a growing electrical infrastructure organization supporting substation and utility construction projects. Our teams work closely with engineering, field leadership, and operations to deliver complex power infrastructure projects from planning through execution and closeout.

As we continue expanding, we are looking to add a Senior Electrical Project Manager who can lead substation projects, manage resources, and drive execution across all phases of construction.

Why join us

• Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Vacation
• Exposure to utility-scale and renewable energy projects
• Collaboration with preconstruction, engineering, and field leadership
• Opportunity to influence project profitability and strategy

If you enjoy working on complex electrical projects and want to be part of a team focused on energy infrastructure, this is a strong opportunity to grow your impact.

Job Details

Title: Sr. Electrical Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and execution plans
• Develop budgets based on project requirements and resource needs
• Track costs and manage financial performance
• Build and manage detailed project schedules and work plans
• Provide consistent updates to stakeholders on progress and strategy
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers
• Apply industry best practices throughout project execution
• Monitor project performance and implement adjustments as needed
• Lead projects through full lifecycle from planning to closeout

Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical or substation construction projects
• 5–8 years of project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, Business, or equivalent field leadership experience
• PMP certification preferred but not required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience using project management tools and methodologies
• Ability to manage scope, budget, and timelines across multiple projects

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