Senior Substation Power Systems Project Manager

Foundation Personnel Inc; Gonzales (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Personnel Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects in substations and power systems, guiding planning, estimating, procurement, execution and closeout from start to finish.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, control budgets and schedules, review drawings and specs, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery across $2M–$20M+ projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience within electrical construction, substation construction, or power systems.
• Experience with projects valued at $2M–$20M+.
• Experience with substation, transmission, or medium- to high-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with estimating for high-voltage or power construction projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• Experience with Procore or similar construction management software preferred.
• Strong financial and cost management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical construction projects from planning through completion, including procurement, execution, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reports.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong client relationships.
• Lead project meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, procurement, and material coordination.
• Lead and mentor Assistant Project Managers and project support staff.
• Manage change orders, including identification, pricing, negotiation, and documentation.
• Monitor project costs and forecast financial performance through completion.
• Coordinate with field supervision and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Prepare project status reports, schedule updates, and financial summaries.
• Prepare estimates for substation and medium- to high-voltage electrical construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Participate in pre-bid site walks, bid strategy meetings, and subcontractor/vendor solicitations.
• Review estimate assumptions, exclusions, clarifications, and project risks.
• Support the transition from estimating to project execution.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Leadership

Negotiation

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Foundation Personnel Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical construction projects in substations and power systems, guiding planning, estimating, procurement, execution and closeout from start to finish.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, control budgets and schedules, review drawings and specs, and mentor junior staff while ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery across $2M–$20M+ projects.