[Hiring] Substation Senior Project Manager @EC Source

Role Description

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and evaluating construction projects in accordance with scope, budget, and schedule requirements. This role involves managing projects, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and client relations, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

Local to (or willing to relocate to)

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Execution
  • Oversee projects from proposal stage through initiation, execution, and closeout.
  • Manage day-to-day construction activities (partnered with Construction Manager), including budgeting, scheduling, and progress tracking, using KPIs to make data-driven decisions.
  • Verify project progress, support forecasting, and maintain thorough documentation.
  • Develop and implement project work plans, defining scope, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
  • Manage project construction schedules in Primavera.
  • Monitor project performance to ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and labor.
  • Lead weekly meetings to discuss manpower and equipment needs.
  • Manage contract execution, change orders, and subcontractors.
  • Document and analyze project risks and develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
  • Manage and resolve conflicts and escalate issues as needed.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting
  • Serve as the primary point-of-contact for project personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinate project deliverables, meetings, schedule updates, and reporting requirements.
  • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly progress reports, billing information, and cash flow projections.
  • Provide regular updates to senior management on project performance and financials.
  • Attend site visits, field walk-downs, and client meetings as needed.
• Safety, Quality, & Compliance
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the company’s safety program through personal actions and monitoring project activities.
  • Ensure entire project team adheres to safety and quality standards.
  • Manage project closeout and warranty processes.
  • Enforce compliance with company policies, industry standards, and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8+ years in project management, specializing in substation, data center utility, or EPC projects with demonstrated management of projects of increasing size and scope.
• Scope: Oversees large, complex projects.
• Leadership: Supervises other PMs and mentors junior staff.
• Strategic Role: Drives process improvements and contributes to PMO strategy.
• Certifications: PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience managing power construction projects required.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable in power construction specifications, proposals, and documentation for time/cost/labor estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical plans and specifications.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Primavera for scheduling.
• Familiarity with OSHA, NEC, NFPA 70E, and other relevant safety and construction regulations.

Soft Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Track record of proactively driving projects to closure.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, and team members.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.