Project Manager, Substation

North Houston Pole Line LP • Houston, TX

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About The Position

North Houston Pole Line (NHPL), a Quanta Services company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-voltage substation construction projects within its transmission operations. The role manages projects from kickoff through energization and closeout, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, subcontractors, change management, quality, safety, and client relationships. Substation experience is preferred; candidates with strong transmission line project management experience will also be considered.

The Project Manager is NHPL’s primary representative to utility clients and works closely with field leadership and project teams to deliver safe, timely, and financially successful projects. The role is suited to someone with field construction understanding who takes ownership of project performance, develops teams, and independently manages a growing portfolio of work.

Requirements

• At least 5 years managing high-voltage substation construction; strong transmission line project management experience may be considered in addition to or in place of substation background.
• Experience owning scope, schedule, budget, and change management from kickoff through energization.
• Proficiency in both Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to build schedules from scratch, set baselines, and produce variance and cost reports.
• Ability to interpret critical paths, identify risks early, and connect schedule data to financial performance.
• Experience owning project budgets, cost forecasting, and job cost structures.
• Experience with change order justification, subcontract negotiation, and client-facing pricing.
• Ability to represent NHPL in client-facing settings, including kickoffs, job walks, and project reviews.
• Self-starter who anticipates problems and drives resolution independently.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving construction environment with competing priorities and tight timelines.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification.
• Familiarity with AEP, CenterPoint (CNP), Entergy, LCRA, or CPS Energy project environments.
• Prior experience within a Quanta Services subsidiary.
• Experience spanning both substation and transmission line work.
• EPC estimating or bid-development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation construction projects from kickoff through energization and closeout, maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
• Serve as the primary client contact at project kickoffs, job walks, progress meetings, and project reviews, building utility relationships.
• Develop and maintain project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; establish baselines, monitor critical path activities, and address schedule risks and variances.
• Manage project budgets, job cost structures, cost forecasts, and financial reporting, connecting construction progress and schedule performance to projected financial results.
• Coordinate subcontractors, negotiate subcontract terms, and develop change order documentation, pricing, and justification for client review and approval.
• Coordinate with superintendents, field crews, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve construction issues, align resources, and maintain accountability for commitments.
• Anticipate project risks, implement corrective actions, and communicate performance to clients and leadership.
• Support team development and the growth of NHPL’s substation business.

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate matching and vesting.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Choice of PPO, HSA, or FSA.
• Short-term and long-term benefits.
• Employee discounts on consumer goods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed