Senior Project Manager – Electrical Substations
About The Position
We are seeking a highly accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, high-visibility electrical substation projects supporting utility and data center customers. This is a critical leadership role responsible for delivering projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, schedule, cost, risk management, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is a proven project leader with deep experience in EPC execution for electrical substations and high-voltage power systems, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, customer-facing environments. This individual will drive cross-functional alignment, manage project performance, and build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and external partners to ensure successful project outcomes. This is a remote position with occasional onsite reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum 8 years of project management experience in EPC electrical substation and high-voltage power systems projects.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, customer-facing projects with accountability for financial, operational, and commercial performance.
- Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including occasional international travel.
- Must comply with applicable company travel and tax policies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing U.S.-based high-voltage utility or grid infrastructure projects.
- Experience leading EPC projects across the full lifecycle, including design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
- Strong customer-facing leadership experience with utilities, industrial customers, or data center clients.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
- Proficiency with Primavera, ERP systems, and contemporary project management tools.
- Familiarity with subcontractor management, customer contracts, proposal support, and change management processes.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end execution of large, complex electrical substation projects, including greenfield and brownfield programs for utility and data center customers.
- Own overall project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, cash flow, risk, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Serve as the primary interface with customers, ensuring strong communication, issue resolution, and a high level of trust throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and drive project execution strategies that support safe, efficient, and on-time delivery.
- Coordinate closely with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, field services, subcontractors, and customer stakeholders to meet project objectives.
- Lead project planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance reviews, providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and financial health.
- Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, and commercial discussions in alignment with contractual requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, technical, and contractual standards.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while driving resolution of issues that could impact cost, schedule, or customer satisfaction.
- Support proposal development, pre-award planning, and project turnover activities as needed.
- Mentor and guide project team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- prescription drug coverage
- access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
- access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- tuition assistance
- adoption assistance
- paid parental leave
- disability benefits
- life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- permissive time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
