Substation Construction Lead — Build the Grid's Future

Accenture; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a senior professional to manage electrical and civil projects from conception to completion, ensuring standards, budget, and schedule while minimizing disruptions. You will lead communication among project teams and stakeholders to drive performance.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of electrical schematics, safety, cost control, and collaboration with engineers, construction, and contract management teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of substation construction experience in the electric power industry.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematics and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• You’ll manage electrical and civil projects from conception to completion, ensuring work meets standards, stays within budget, and is on schedule while minimizing project disruptions.
• You’ll oversee overall project performance, including scope, quality, schedule, and innovation, especially for complex, high-risk projects. Maximize productivity, safety, quality, and cost savings.
• You’ll serve as the primary communicator between project management, work groups, and key stakeholders on project issues.
• You’ll lead job site walk-downs and coordinate meetings with engineering, construction, and contract management teams.
• You’ll monitor project safety by conducting weekly safety audits, verifying job briefings, and performing safety tailgates. Assist with Root Cause Investigations, Apparent Case Evaluations, or other incident reviews as required.
• You’ll foster a positive working relationship between the project manager, line managers, and project team members.
• You’ll ensure project costs are effectively managed, including developing recovery plans to stay within budget.
• Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects is seeking a senior professional to manage electrical and civil projects from conception to completion, ensuring standards, budget, and schedule while minimizing disruptions. You will lead communication among project teams and stakeholders to drive performance.

The role emphasizes strong knowledge of electrical schematics, safety, cost control, and collaboration with engineers, construction, and contract management teams.