Substation Construction Lead for Data Center Projects

Catapult Federal Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catapult Federal Services is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on‑site high‑voltage substation construction for data center projects in Cincinnati, OH. You will manage field teams, subcontractors, and coordination with utilities and EPC partners to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical construction, with 5+ years on HV substations (69kV–500kV), strong scheduling skills, and willingness to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience managing electrical construction projects.
• 5+ years managing high‑voltage substation construction projects (69kV–500kV preferred).
• Experience delivering utility infrastructure or EPC construction projects.
• Proven experience managing multiple subcontractors and field teams.
• Strong understanding of construction scheduling and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, one‑line diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead all on‑site construction activities for high‑voltage substation projects supporting data center developments.
• Manage day‑to‑day field operations, subcontractors, superintendents, and craft labor.
• Develop and execute construction work plans aligned with project schedules and client expectations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, engineering teams, utilities, commissioning teams, and owners.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety programs, and client‑specific safety requirements.
• Conduct daily site walks, safety meetings, toolbox talks, and progress meetings.
• Monitor construction schedules and identify risks that could impact project milestones.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries, material staging, and site logistics.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Manage subcontractor performance, productivity, and contract compliance.
• Track labor hours, production rates, project costs, and forecasting.
• Coordinate utility outages, energization activities, and commissioning efforts.
• Support startup, testing, commissioning, and project turnover activities.
• Provide weekly project updates, cost reports, and schedule reports to leadership and clients.

Job description

Catapult Federal Services is seeking a Construction Manager to lead on‑site high‑voltage substation construction for data center projects in Cincinnati, OH. You will manage field teams, subcontractors, and coordination with utilities and EPC partners to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in electrical construction, with 5+ years on HV substations (69kV–500kV), strong scheduling skills, and willingness to travel up to 75%.