Data Center Substation Construction Manager

Position Overview

The Data Center Substation Construction Manager plays a critical role in the successful delivery of Fleet’s large-scale, mission-critical power infrastructure. Reporting to the Sr. Construction Manager, this role is responsible for managing the construction and delivery of on-site and campus substations, ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical, regulatory, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery
• Manage all phases of substation construction, including site preparation, foundations, equipment installation, testing, and turnover.
• Support preconstruction activities such as constructability reviews, sequencing, and site logistics planning.
• Track and manage schedules, budgets, and quality objectives for substation scope.
• Cook up activities of EPCs, electrical contractors, civil contractors, and equipment vendors.
• Monitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve schedule, scope, or technical risks.
• Lead or participate in site-based coordination meetings, inspections, energization planning, and turnover activities.
• Technical & Quality Oversight
• Oversee installation of substation equipment, including transformers, switchgear, breakers, buswork, grounding systems, and protection & control systems.
• Ensure compliance with approved design documents, utility requirements, NEC/NESC standards, and applicable codes.
• Review substation-related submittals, RFIs, method statements, and field changes.
• Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Drive quality control and documentation standards using Procore or equivalent project management systems.
• Budgeting & Contracts
• Aid in managing substation construction budgets, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Support RFP processes, bid evaluations, and contractor selection for substation-related scopes.
• Review change orders and scope clarifications related to electrical and utility infrastructure.
• Identify cost, schedule, and risk mitigation opportunities throughout execution.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Serve as a primary point of contact for substation construction coordination across internal teams, utilities, EPC partners, and contractors.
• Provide regular progress updates, risk assessments, and milestone reporting to project leadership.
• Support alignment between construction, commissioning, and operations teams to ensure successful energization and turnover.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration on site.
• Risk, Safety, and Compliance
• Ensure strict adherence to all environmental, health, and safety requirements, particularly high-voltage safety standards.
• Support risk mitigation planning related to utility interfaces, long-lead equipment, energization sequencing, and commissioning readiness.
• Assist with regulatory, permitting, and utility coordination requirements as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience managing electrical infrastructure or substation construction projects.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• 3+ years of experience supporting medium-to-high-voltage substation construction and utility coordination.
• 3+ years’ working knowledge of substation equipment, protection and control systems, grounding, and testing procedures.
• 3+ years of experience with Procore and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and energization planning.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site construction environment.

Why Sparks, NV?

• No state income tax
• Proximity to Reno / Tahoe
• Lower cost of living than Bay Area / Seattle
• Growing data center hub

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience managing electrical infrastructure or substation construction projects.
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting electrical drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• 3+ years of experience supporting medium-to-high-voltage substation construction and utility coordination.
• 3+ years’ working knowledge of substation equipment, protection and control systems, grounding, and testing procedures.
• 3+ years of experience with Procore and Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection processes and energization planning.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site construction environment.