Substation Project Manager

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Substation Project Manager for a position located in Austin, Texas.

The Substation Project Manager will lead teams in the day-to-day management of safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, risk, suppliers, proposals, estimates and documentation turnover.

The role supports Design-Only, Engineer Procure Construct, Construction Management, Construction and Program Management projects while coordinating multidisciplinary engineering and field teams.

The Project Manager will also serve as a primary client contact, manage project controls, support contract and risk management, develop new business and provide guidance to less experienced staff.

Substation Project Manager Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering projects from concept through completion.
• Provide overall leadership for project safety.
• Maintain project quality standards.
• Coordinate engineering activities.
• Coordinate project procurement.
• Coordinate construction activities.
• Manage environmental compliance requirements.
• Lead project controls efforts.
• Support public and community relations where required.
• Establish project teams.
• Coordinate activities across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure efficient and cost-effective staff utilization.
• Manage all aspects of project communication.
• Lead RFP package development.
• Support bid and selection processes.
• Develop scope-of-work documents.
• Develop and monitor project schedules.
• Manage project scope.
• Control project costs.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact.
• Coordinate client strategic planning.
• Manage master project scope.
• Coordinate project budget and finances.
• Manage subcontracting activities.
• Coordinate project staffing.
• Support facility and schedule requirements.
• Review and negotiate prime contracts.
• Manage subcontract review and execution.
• Manage project change orders.
• Lead internal risk reviews.
• Lead external project risk reviews.
• Coordinate with the Risk Department when required.
• Manage and approve project reports.
• Prepare accurate cost forecasts.
• Prepare project accrual information.
• Manage project cost reporting.
• Maintain scheduling controls.
• Establish project work breakdown structures.
• Coordinate project setup and closeout.
• Track field progress.
• Monitor schedule, productivity and budgets.
• Redirect project efforts when performance issues arise.
• Support achievement of project profitability.
• Manage contract closeout activities.
• Develop new client relationships.
• Leverage existing relationships for new work.
• Promote company safety programs.
• Manage safety performance of team members and subcontractors.
• Participate in industry conferences.
• Participate in industry committees.
• Guide less experienced staff.
• Maintain QA/QC process adherence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.
• Degree must be from an accredited program.
• Seven years of applicable professional experience.
• Construction project site experience preferred.
• Program management execution experience preferred.
• Relevant aviation experience may qualify.
• Commercial construction experience may qualify.
• Energy-sector project experience is preferred.
• Government project experience may qualify.
• Manufacturing project experience may qualify.
• Oil & gas project experience may qualify.
• Process-industry experience may qualify.
• Transmission & Distribution experience is preferred.
• Water-infrastructure project experience may qualify.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Ability to work overtime on short notice when required.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively with owners.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors.
• Ability to coordinate engineers and designers.
• Strong document-control experience.
• Strong scheduling experience.
• Strong cost-control experience.
• Experience with project management software.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or green card holder.
• Sponsorship is not available.
• Local candidates preferred or open to relocation.
• This is not a remote position.

What this role is looking for

Substation project scope

Project management priorities

Substation project workflow