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

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead substation projects, manage resources, and drive execution across all phases of construction in Akron, Ohio. You will define project scope, develop budgets, track costs, build schedules, and provide stakeholder updates.

Experience with electrical/substation construction and PMP is preferred but not required, with a competitive salary in the $150,000–$170,000 range plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing electrical or substation construction projects.
• 5–8 years of project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Engineering, or Business.
• 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.

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.
• Apply industry best practices throughout project execution.
• Monitor project performance and implement adjustments as needed.
• Lead projects through full lifecycle from planning to closeout.

Skills

Electrical project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering/Business

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

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

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Robert Donohue

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

Job Details

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization.

Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.