HV Substation Project Manager

BUILT FROM GRIT. POWERING WHAT’S NEXT.

In 2016, we launched Conductor Power to compete harder, move faster, and step boldly into renewable energy. Today, under second-generation leadership, every member of our team has been intentionally chosen for their skill, dedication, and shared vision. Together, we combine proven high-voltage expertise with forward-focused Solar EPC and electrical services - setting the pace for the next era of utility innovation. And we’re just getting started.

Now, we’re building what’s next.
And we’re looking for you.

Why This Role Matters

At Conductor Power, you won’t just take a job - you’ll help power communities, strengthen infrastructure, and advance America’s renewable energy future.

From substations to solar EPC projects, our work is critical, complex, and built to last.

Job Summary:

The High Voltage Substation Project Manager is responsible for managing substation and associated high voltage scopes supporting utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects. This position oversees planning, engineering coordination, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction. The Project Manager coordinates internal teams, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and interconnecting utilities to deliver reliable facilities that meet contractual and utility requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and oversight to assigned project personnel, which may include Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, and project support staff. Coordinates with Substation Superintendents, field leadership, and subcontractors to establish priorities, manage resources, and maintain accountability for execution. Direct reporting relationships may vary based on project size and organizational structure.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead substation and associated high voltage scopes from project handoff through commissioning, turnover, and final closeout.
• Develop and maintain execution plans, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and procurement strategies aligned with contractual milestones.
• Manage sitework, foundations, grounding, steel structures, electrical equipment, buswork, control buildings, cabling, and protection and control scopes.
• Coordinate interfaces between the substation, medium voltage collection system, generation tie line, and utility point of interconnection.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to review drawings, specifications, submittals, and constructability concerns; manage RFIs and design changes through resolution.
• Coordinate procurement, delivery, receiving, and installation of long-lead equipment, including transformers, breakers, switches, and control equipment.
• Work with field leadership to monitor progress, productivity, staffing, equipment needs, and subcontractor performance.
• Manage cost tracking, forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, billing coordination, and Project Performance Reports (PPRs).
• Identify and document scope changes; prepare and negotiate change orders with supporting cost and schedule impacts.
• Administer subcontract and vendor commitments with Procurement and Contracts to meet scope, schedule, and commercial requirements.
• Serve as a primary project contact for clients, utilities, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers; lead meetings and communicate performance, risks, and corrective actions.
• Partner with EHS and field leadership to implement safety requirements and coordinate work around existing or energized facilities.
• Ensure quality inspections, hold points, installation records, and testing documentation meet project requirements.
• Coordinate qualified testing and commissioning personnel for equipment testing, relay testing, protection and control verification, and SCADA integration.
• Coordinate outages, utility witness testing, energization readiness, and approved switching activities with authorized utility and commissioning personnel.
• Identify risks, including equipment delays, design conflicts, and utility dependencies; develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Manage punch lists, as-built drawings, operating and maintenance manuals, warranty information, and final turnover.
• Capture lessons learned and support improvements to project execution processes.
• Complies with all company policies.
• All other duties as assigned or delegated.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong understanding of high voltage substation construction methods, sequencing, equipment, and installation requirements.
• Working knowledge of transformers, breakers, switches, grounding, buswork, protection and control systems, and SCADA.
• Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, electrical schematics, civil and structural drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Understanding of utility interconnection requirements, testing, commissioning, and energization coordination.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical safety requirements, construction standards, and utility specifications.
• Strong financial and commercial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, subcontract administration, and change management.
• Ability to lead teams, coordinate subcontractors, resolve issues, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel; familiarity with Procore, scheduling software, and ERP systems such as NetSuite preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant construction and project management experience will be considered.
• Five or more years of progressive experience in high-voltage substation construction or related electrical infrastructure projects.
• Three or more years of experience managing budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience delivering substation projects through construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Utility-scale solar, BESS, collector substation, or generation interconnection experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating utilities, engineering firms, and major electrical equipment suppliers preferred.
• PMP certification and OSHA 30 construction training preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; ability to communicate effectively with employees and project stakeholders.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, climb stairs, and access designated construction areas.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time based on project assignments and business needs.
• Extended stays may be required during critical construction, commissioning, and energization activities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Ready to Build What’s Next?

If you’re driven, dependable, and ready to power something bigger than yourself - we want to hear from you.