Substation Program Manager – Lead Multi-Site Projects

CDM Smith; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 121,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Substation Project Manager to lead multi-discipline teams on critical substation programs across the United States. The role covers consulting, engineering, design-build, and EPC delivery with experience in brownfield and greenfield substations up to 345 kV.

The ideal candidate will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. Travel may be required as part of portfolio program execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and workload.

Responsibilities

• Managing small to large complex substation engineering projects from early concept development through detailed design and construction support.
• Leading proposal development by defining scope, schedule, staffing, and cost.
• Directing multi-discipline substation engineering teams and coordinating compliance deliverables to meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
• Managing quality, risk, schedule, and change management.
• Serving as a mentor and leader of multi-discipline project teams.
• Serving as the main client contact and liaison during project execution to deliver a legendary client experience to grow the account.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Substation Project Manager to lead multi-discipline teams on critical substation programs across the United States. The role covers consulting, engineering, design-build, and EPC delivery with experience in brownfield and greenfield substations up to 345 kV.

The ideal candidate will manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk, coordinate stakeholders, and ensure safe, high-quality outcomes. Travel may be required as part of portfolio program execution.