Substation Operations & O&M Contracts Leader

American Real Estate Partners LLC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

American Real Estate Partners LLC (AREP) through PowerHouse Data Centers seeks a Manager, Substation Operations & Maintenance Contracts to oversee private substation O&M contracts for data center developments. You will ensure third-party vendors and internal teams deliver reliable, safe, and compliant services across multiple markets.

You will negotiate terms, monitor KPIs, manage schedules, and coordinate with tenants, EPCs, utility partners, and asset management to support a growing hyperscale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction management, business, or related field, or equivalent significant experience.
• 5+ years direct experience in substation operations, transmission and distribution (T&D) projects, and high-voltage maintenance.
• Proven track record in vendor management and oversight of major EPC companies.
• Strong understanding of electric transmission/distribution systems and substation concepts.
• Deep knowledge of NERC, OSHA, ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Proficiency with SCADA systems, protective relays, and interpreting electrical diagrams.
• Familiarity with condition-based maintenance and predictive monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of utility agreements, tariffs, and power contracts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and execute O&M contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Maintain compliance with tenant service level agreements.
• Lead coordination between tenants and O&M contractors for routine and emergency work.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for contractors to meet standards and safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain contract schedules and resolve critical path conflicts.
• Manage contracts through project lifecycles and enforce provisions.
• Build a network of substations O&M contractors across multiple markets.
• Develop safety and access protocols for substation sites and ensure compliance.
• Review substation one-lines to confirm tenant redundancy requirements.
• Conduct monthly inspections of active substation sites.

Skills

Vendor management

Substation operations

T&D knowledge

OSHA/ANSI/IEEE standards

SCADA & relays

Contract negotiation

Communication with stakeholders

Procore/Autodesk ConstructionCloud

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Advanced degree in engineering or business

Tools

SCADA systems

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DCIM platforms

Job description

American Real Estate Partners LLC (AREP) through PowerHouse Data Centers seeks a Manager, Substation Operations & Maintenance Contracts to oversee private substation O&M contracts for data center developments. You will ensure third-party vendors and internal teams deliver reliable, safe, and compliant services across multiple markets.

You will negotiate terms, monitor KPIs, manage schedules, and coordinate with tenants, EPCs, utility partners, and asset management to support a growing hyperscale