Substation Program Manager for Utility & Data Center Projects

CDM Smith; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Substation Project Manager to lead multi-discipline engineering teams on critical substation projects across the United States. This role requires managing portfiolio-style capital programs for utilities and fast-paced data center projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience, and PMP or equivalent certifications. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience required.
• Experience with data center substation projects is preferable.
• Design-build and/or EPC project delivery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering projects from concept through construction support.
• Lead proposal development and coordinate project teams.
• Serve as the main client contact during project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Coordination

Client Liaison

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

PMP certification

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

CDM Smith in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Substation Project Manager to lead multi-discipline engineering teams on critical substation projects across the United States. This role requires managing portfiolio-style capital programs for utilities and fast-paced data center projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience, and PMP or equivalent certifications. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met.