Senior Manager, Substation Management

CyrusOne•Dallas, TX

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Substation Management to join our team! The Senior Manager, Substation Management is responsible for planning, contracting, executing, and closing electrical substation projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This role manages all phases of substation development, including selecting EPC vendors and contractors, engineering coordination, co-ordination with procurement team, construction, testing, and energization, while serving as the primary point of contact for clients, utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders for substation projects.

Requirements

5+ years of experience managing electrical substation or transmission and distribution (T&D) projects
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience working with and managing major substation EPC companies
Strong understanding of substation construction, testing, and commissioning
Proven experience managing schedules, budgets, and subcontractors
Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Procore, or similar)
Willingness to travel to project sites (25–50%+ depending on workload)

Nice To Haves

Utility-scale or EPC substation experience
Experience with high-voltage systems (69kV–500kV)
PMP certification or equivalent
Familiarity with protection & control systems and relay testing

Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution Develop and manage relationships with (EPC) suppliers who can offer substation engineering, construction, and O&M services
Manage end-to-end delivery of substation projects (greenfield, brownfield, upgrades, expansions)
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts
Ensure compliance with scope, contract terms, and change management procedures
Lead project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and closeout activities
Engineering & Technical Coordination Coordinate with engineering teams on substation design (HV/MV equipment, protection & control, civil/structural)
Review drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
Support equipment procurement including transformers, breakers, relays, steel, and control buildings
Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers an inventory management process and systems.
Construction & Field Oversight Oversee construction activities including site prep, foundations, steel erection, equipment installation, wiring, and testing
Coordinate subcontractors, inspectors, owners reps, owners engineers, and commissioning teams
Resolve field issues, RFIs, and constructability challenges
Operations & Maintenance Provide turnkey solutions to Operations team for full hand off of substation projects
Work with Procurement team on identifying critical spare parts to inventory prior to operation turn over
Safety & Compliance Enforce site-specific safety plans and company safety policies
Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NESC, and utility standards
Promote a strong safety culture and conduct job hazard analyses (JHAs)
Client & Stakeholder Management Serve as primary client interface for schedule, cost, and technical matters
Prepare and present project status reports
Coordinate with utilities, AHJs, and permitting agencies
Financial & Contract Management Track project costs, labor, and productivity
Initiate Project Agreements under Master Services Agreements to contract all phases of substation development
Manage change orders, claims, and contract amendments
Support invoicing, cost-to-complete, and project closeout documentation

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, life and disability insurance, access to mental health resources and employee assistance program
Competitive pay, performance bonus, 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off and holidays

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