Senior Substation Project Lead - Utilities (Travel)

Southern Electric Corporation; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Electric Corporation is hiring for a senior substation construction leader responsible for directing day-to-day operations on large transmission projects. You will manage field teams, subcontractors, and project personnel to ensure safe, compliant execution from mobilization through closeout.

The role stresses adherence to drawings, safety policies, and client requirements while coordinating with PM, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to maintain momentum and schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects for investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, or municipal utilities.
• Background working on transmission projects ranging from 69kV to 500kV.
• Experience with EPC project delivery and utility infrastructure construction.
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, or similar construction management software.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety credentials.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive substation construction experience within the electrical utility or heavy civil construction industry.
• Extensive experience managing substation construction projects.
• Strong understanding of transmission systems, substations, foundations, structural steel erection, electrical installation, and utility construction practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and large field teams simultaneously.
• Proven knowledge of construction scheduling, project controls, budgeting, and cost management.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, utility safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction contracts.
• Willingness to travel throughout Southeast based on project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction operations for substation projects from mobilization through project closeout.
• Manage field teams, subcontractors, superintendents, inspectors, and project personnel to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project specifications, engineering drawings, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and client-specific safety programs.
• Monitor project schedules, productivity, costs, and resource allocation to achieve project milestones and financial objectives.
• Collaborate closely with project management, engineering, procurement, environmental, and quality teams to resolve field issues and maintain project momentum.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify construction risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize delays and cost impacts.
• Lead construction planning meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and client progress reviews.
• Manage change orders, field documentation, daily reports, and construction records.
• Support commissioning activities and project turnover while ensuring a seamless transition to the client.
• Foster positive relationships with utility clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and local stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Safety leadership

Budgeting and cost control

Scheduling

Communication

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Southern Electric Corporation is hiring for a senior substation construction leader responsible for directing day-to-day operations on large transmission projects. You will manage field teams, subcontractors, and project personnel to ensure safe, compliant execution from mobilization through closeout.

The role stresses adherence to drawings, safety policies, and client requirements while coordinating with PM, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to maintain momentum and schedules.