Substation Project Manager

Coalesce Management Consulting; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Substation Project Manager to oversee a broad portfolio of substation and grid modernization initiatives for a leading utility. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery while coordinating procurement, documentation, and communications.

The role involves field visits several times a month and requires strong knowledge of substation equipment and asset replacement programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in utility/substation infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of substation construction, commissioning and installation processes.
• Experience coordinating with project managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and field personnel in power delivery environments.
• Solid knowledge of major substation equipment (breakers, transformers, switches, bus, protection and control) and related infrastructure.
• Experience supporting aging asset replacement, brownfield upgrades and capital improvement projects.
• Ability to read technical drawings, construction packages and engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and coordination support across a portfolio of substation and grid infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to monitor scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables.
• Partner with construction teams and field personnel to ensure safe and efficient execution.
• Support aging asset replacement and brownfield substation projects (upgrades, refurbishments, expansions, equipment replacement).
• Help manage procurement, material delivery, documentation, and stakeholder communications through project life cycle.
• Participate in meetings, status updates, and reporting to align internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits several times per month to support construction progress and coordinate with field teams.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes, resource planning, and portfolio execution.
• Work in a hybrid environment balancing office, remote, and field support.

Skills

Project management

Substation construction

Field operations

Stakeholder management

Budget & scheduling

Safety & compliance

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Substation Project Manager professional to support a large portfolio of substation and grid modernization projects for a leading utility organization. This role will work closely with project managers and construction personnel to coordinate the successful delivery of critical substation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in substation construction and project execution, with hands‑on knowledge of utility equipment and field operations. This position offers a blend of office, remote, and field‑based work, providing exposure to a diverse portfolio of grid reliability, aging asset replacement, and brownfield substation initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide project management and project coordination support across a portfolio of substation and grid infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers to monitor project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables.
• Partner with construction teams and field personnel to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.
• Support the delivery of aging asset replacement and brownfield substation projects involving upgrades, refurbishments, expansions, and equipment replacements.
• Help manage procurement, material delivery, project documentation, and stakeholder communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in project meetings, status updates, and reporting activities to ensure alignment among internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits several times per month to support construction activities, verify project progress, and coordinate with field teams.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to project management processes, resource planning, and portfolio execution.
• Work in a hybrid environment, balancing office collaboration, remote work, and occasional field support.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Project management experience supporting utility, transmission, distribution, or substation infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of substation construction, commissioning, and installation processes.
• Experience working directly with Project Managers, engineers, designers, contractors, and construction personnel in a utility or power delivery environment.
• Solid knowledge of major substation equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, bus systems, protection and control equipment, and related infrastructure.
• Experience supporting aging asset replacement, brownfield upgrades, rehabilitation programs, and capital improvement projects.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, construction packages, project schedules, and engineering deliverables.
• Familiarity with utility project execution methodologies, project controls, and construction management best practices.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functional groups.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands within a large, complex project portfolio.
• Comfortable working in both office and field environments and traveling to project sites as needed.