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Substation Project Manager

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About This Role:

The Project Manager will manage, direct, and coordinate all aspects of work related to greenfield and brownfield projects at substations, switching stations, and/or collector stations. The Project Manager will report directly to the Department Manager and is responsible for the profit and loss of individual projects, the successful completion of projects within specified dates, and establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

  • Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations.
  • Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion, including siting, planning, estimating, project controls, bid phase services, procurement, constructability reviews, material management, construction management, and closeout.
  • Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs.
  • Assist with internal project financials’, staffing, legal coordination, risk management, change management, and human resource issues.
  • Serve as primary point of contact with client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, environmental compliance, facility support, and schedule attainment.
  • Manage all aspects of project communication
  • Develop and implement project policies and procedures, establish project controls systems, and implement the project execution plan.
  • Work closely with the Project Team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to the client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Report regularly on progress, cost, and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
  • Ability to travel. Valid driver's license required.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited curriculum .
  • Minimum of seven years of utility substation physical and protection & control project design experience with at least 1-year related project management experience .
  • Professional Engineering (PE) registration .
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification .
  • Must have the ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

What You'll Get

  • A collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Career growth opportunities in a growing organization.
  • 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting
  • Fully comprehensive benefits packages; Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life
  • Your choice of PPO, HSA, or FSA
  • Employee discounts on consumer goods

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $68.00 per hour. Pay based on experience.

Substation Project Manager

Lake Charles, LA
Full time

Published on 07/10/2025

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