Senior EPC Project Lead – Substations & T&D

Ampirical; Covington, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership stipend

Wellness program

Fertility benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ampirical is seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager to lead high-stakes, high-voltage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects. You will guide multi-discipline teams to deliver on time and within budget while upholding QA/QC standards.

You will manage safety, scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and drive accurate BOMs and material lists. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (in lieu of a degree, 4 additional years of relevant work experience in Utility Design, Project Management, or Utility Engineering)
• Experience managing EPC Substation, Protection & Controls (P&C), or Transmission & Distribution (T&D) Line projects
• Level 3: 10-15 years; Senior: 15+ years
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for cost/schedule reporting
• A strong leader with advanced organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects
• A skilled communicator capable of leading cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders
• Knowledge of utility engineering practices with emphasis on Transmission/Substation design and critical path method scheduling

Responsibilities

• Manage full EPC project life cycle including safety, scope, schedule, budget, and risk for complex Substation, P&C, or T&D Line projects
• Oversee project designs, BOM, equipment specs, and construction requirements
• Collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients to drive milestones
• Lead development of project proposals, schedules, and material lists
• Provide project performance updates to stakeholders
• Ensure high-quality deliverables via engineering work reviews
• Travel to client sites and vendor facilities to align on goals

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk & schedule management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management/Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience: 4 additional years in Utility Design/PM/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Ampirical is seeking an experienced EPC Project Manager to lead high-stakes, high-voltage Engineering, Procurement, and Construction projects. You will guide multi-discipline teams to deliver on time and within budget while upholding QA/QC standards.

You will manage safety, scope, schedules, and budgets, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, and drive accurate BOMs and material lists. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this role.