Senior Manager, Substation Management

CyrusOne • Midland, MI

9d • Remote

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. What You Will Do: 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 What We Are Looking For: Required 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) Preferred 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 Why Join Us?: Be part of the rapidly growing data center industry powering the world’s digital infrastructure Collaborative environment focused on commitment, accountability, respect and excellence 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 #LI-LC1 #LI-Remote CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume. Welcome to the CyrusOne Career Portal! A great opportunity awaits you so don't delay, apply today! CyrusOne may use artificial intelligence to assess how your application matches the job requirements. The final hiring decision is always made by our team. You may opt out of AI screening without affecting your candidacy. For additional details on opting out, or our AI Recruiting Policy click here. CyrusOne is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [email protected] or call: 806-589-0141. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. CyrusOne is proud to be recognized as a Top Work Place by USA Today. Celebrated for our company culture, CyrusOne stands out for its commitment to core values such as community, agility, respect, an enjoyable workplace, ethics, and exceptional service. This accolade reflects CyrusOne’s dedication to creating an engaging, respectful, and growth-oriented environment, underpinned by integrity, which not only enhances customer satisfaction but also contributes to the company’s overall success. CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies. CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com. 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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

• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Serve as primary client interface for schedule, cost, and technical matters
• Prepare and present project status reports
• Coordinate with utilities, AHJs, and permitting agencies
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees