Substation Project Manager – Motor City Electric Utilities

Motor City Electric; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical transmission company in Detroit seeks an experienced Substation Project Manager to oversee high voltage substation projects from planning to execution. The ideal candidate will have at least five years in engineering design within the utilities sector and three years managing projects, demonstrating exceptional leadership and communication skills. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and knowledge in project management tools. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in engineering/design within Utilities or Energy Industries.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in managing substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in executing substation projects.
• Manage project budgets ranging from $250K to $50 million.
• Handle project proposals and schedule management.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Substation Project Manager – Motor City Electric Utilities

Motor City Electric Utilities is an electrical transmission and distribution company that provides comprehensive customer support from project conception to design, engineering, project management, and construction.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning direction, coordination, and budgeting usually through subordinate supervisory personnel all activities concerned with the engineering and design of high voltage substation projects.

• Lead a team of Design and Construction Engineers in the execution of Substation projects from initiation of the project through close out.
• Manage Engineering and EPC project budgets ranging from $250K – $50 million.
• Manage project schedules and deliverables to meet external customer goals.
• Manage the development of project proposals, bid preparation, project schedules, bill of materials, etc. for assigned Substation projects.
• Interface with all internal and external stakeholders affected by the project including project team, management team, end users, governmental/regulatory agencies, and vendors.
• Report project status weekly and monthly to upper management. Monthly reports require comprehensive cost reviews and projections.
• Travel to client sites/field/vendor facilities as needed.

Education, Experience, and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the engineering/design of electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy Industries.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing projects, delegation of work, directing others, and planning of substation projects.

Other Responsibilities

• Advanced organizational skills required to manage multiple complex transmission line projects ensuring safety cost schedule scope and quality is met.
• Superior interpersonal skills needed to operate within a matrix environment.
• Outstanding leadership skills required to build and motivate project teams.
• Exceptional communication skills are necessary when called upon to represent the project in regulatory hearings interfacing with internal & external stakeholders and reviewing project with management and customers.
• Excellent computer system skills required for cost and schedule reporting (Primavera Excel Word PowerPoint etc.).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Motor City Electric Co. complies with all applicable laws requiring equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals in its recruitment, hiring, and employment practices. As part of this policy, MCE will not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, or other factors as proscribed by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices including recruiting, hiring, pay rates, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment and termination.