Substation Project Manager

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Substation Project Manager functions as a project manager and owns the bottom line for services projects involving high-, medium-, and low-voltage work, underground and overhead transmission lines. Projects may also include distribution, private networks, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The role offers the opportunity to execute projects that affect communities and manage a diverse portfolio of electric-grid projects using both innovative and proven technologies. The position includes 10% travel to project sites and requires the ability to work in corporate and field environments. Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days, at the manager’s discretion and based on performance and work assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work in both corporate and field environments.
• Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include criminal/civil background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records searches.

Nice To Haves

• 10 or more years of relevant industry experience, including high-, medium-, and low-voltage substations.
• Experience in multiple phases of project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• PE, P.Eng, or equivalent professional license.

Responsibilities

• Promote the safety culture.
• Respond to requests for proposals and prepare proposals for services work.
• Lead project teams through conceptual design and procurement phases of substation projects.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and scopes for services projects.
• Interface with clients, external stakeholders, and internal stakeholders to support project success.
• Manage project teams, whose composition may vary by project.
• Travel to project sites and other work assignments as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Wellness program
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Sick time and dependent sick time
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
• Adoption reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vendor discounts
• Employment referral program
• AD&D insurance
• Pre-tax accounts
• Voluntary legal plan
• B&V Credit Union
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program
• Employee stock ownership and participation in financial rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager