Transmission/Substation Project Manager

SSi People; Akron (OH); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SSi People is seeking an experienced Transmission & Substation Project Manager to own critical utility projects from planning through energization. You will lead multiple HV transmission and substation efforts, coordinate with engineering teams, contractors, and utility stakeholders, and manage budgets and schedules to ensure on-time, safe delivery.

The role blends office work (about 80%) with site visits (about 20%), backed by a strong team and long-term program support.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years hands-on project management in HV transmission or substation construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, contractors, and deliverables.
• Solid understanding of high-voltage infrastructure, substations or transmission lines.
• Willingness to visit project sites and travel as needed.

Aufgaben

• Lead multiple HV transmission and substation projects from kickoff to completion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, milestones, and overall execution.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, utility representatives, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee substation upgrades, rebuilds, breaker replacements, and line improvements.
• Develop scopes, work plans, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate bids, procurement, equipment deliveries, and site activities.
• Monitor costs, prepare monthly forecasts, and identify risks.
• Maintain construction timelines with schedulers and address delays.
• Coordinate planned outages, commissioning, energization, and handover.
• Keep stakeholders informed and ensure safe, successful project progression.

Kenntnisse

Project management

High-voltage transmission

Substation construction

Budgeting

Scheduling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in high-voltage transmission or substation construction? Looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership of meaningful projects, work with an established utility infrastructure team, and make a real impact on the reliability of the electrical grid?

We're hiring Transmission & Substation Project Managers to support a major, long-standing electric utility infrastructure program.

This isn't a position where you'll simply track schedules and attend meetings. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects from initial planning through construction and completion, working alongside experienced engineering, construction, and utility professionals.

You'll support a variety of high-voltage infrastructure improvements, including substation rebuilds, equipment upgrades, breaker replacements, and transmission line projects.

With projects ranging from $250K to $50M, you'll gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of work while helping modernize critical electrical infrastructure.

What Makes This Opportunity Worth Exploring?

• Long-Term Opportunity: Contract through January 2028, supporting an established utility program with potential for continued work.
• Meaningful Projects: Help modernize and improve the reliability of high-voltage transmission and substation infrastructure.
• Project Ownership: Take responsibility for your projects from planning and budgeting through construction, energization, and closeout.
• Variety of Work: Manage multiple projects involving different scopes, equipment, contractors, and construction challenges.
• Established Team: Work alongside experienced engineering, construction, and utility professionals.
• Office & Field Balance: Spend approximately 80% of your time in the office and 20% visiting project sites.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Transmission & Substation Project Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering electrical infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead multiple high-voltage transmission and substation construction projects from kickoff through completion.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, construction milestones, and overall execution.
• Coordinate with engineering teams, utility representatives, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Oversee substation upgrades, rebuilds, breaker replacements, and transmission line improvements.
• Develop project scopes, construction work plans, and execution strategies.
• Coordinate contractor bids, procurement, equipment deliveries, and construction activities.
• Monitor project costs, prepare monthly financial forecasts, and identify potential risks.
• Work with project schedulers to maintain construction timelines and address delays.
• Coordinate planned outages, field activities, commissioning, and energization.
• Keep stakeholders informed and ensure projects move forward safely and successfully.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who understands the realities of utility construction and enjoys taking ownership of complex projects.

You'll Be a Strong Fit If You Have

• 5+ years of hands‑on project management experience in high‑voltage transmission line or substation construction.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience managing construction project budgets, schedules, contractors, and deliverables.
• A solid understanding of high‑voltage electrical infrastructure, substations, or transmission lines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with engineering teams, construction contractors, and utility stakeholders.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to visit project sites as needed.

Even Better If You Have Experience With

• Brownfield substation rebuilds and modernization projects
• High‑voltage substations (34.5kV–500kV)
• Transmission line construction or upgrades
• Breaker replacements, transformers, relays, and substation equipment
• Construction RFPs, contractor bid evaluations, and procurement
• Monthly project forecasting and cost reporting
• Planned outages, commissioning, and energization
• PMP certification

Where You'll Work

• Akron, OH
• Reading, PA
• Morristown, NJ

This is primarily an office‑based position with periodic field visits to active construction sites. Travel to project locations may range from approximately 1–3 hours from the assigned office.