EPC Substation Project Manager

A 3–6 month training period in our Covington, LA or Mandeville, LA office is required before transitioning to the Metairie office becomes an option.

About Ampirical

Ampirical shapes the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions and empower our team to grow and thrive. We don’t just build projects—we build careers. If you’re looking for a place where your contributions matter and your professional development is supported, we’d love to meet you.

Why Ampirical?

• Salary Range: $110,000 – $165,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications)
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting
• 120+ hours of PTO + 10 paid holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule: Every other Friday off
• Career Development: Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement
• Perks: Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more

Responsibilities

• Manage the full EPC lifecycle for utility substation projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout
• Lead project execution across safety, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across physical substation design, protection & controls (P&C), civil/structural engineering, procurement, and construction
• Develop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, cost forecasts, and client reporting
• Oversee contractor performance, material procurement, outage coordination, and field execution activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for utility clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Lead project meetings, change management efforts, issue resolution, and project status communications
• Ensure project deliverables meet client expectations, industry standards, and Ampirical QA/QC requirements
• Support proposal development, project planning, and resource forecasting for upcoming utility infrastructure work
• Travel to client sites, substations, and vendor facilities as needed to support project execution

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (in lieu of degree, 4 additional years of relevant utility industry experience)
• Experience managing EPC substation projects within utility, consulting, or infrastructure environments
• Level III: 10–15 years of experience
• Senior: 15+ years of experience
• Knowledge of utility substation engineering principles, construction sequencing, commissioning, and outage coordination
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams across complex infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, scheduling, and risk management
• Experience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools preferred
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills

Projects may include greenfield and brownfield substations, relay upgrades, physical expansions, and utility modernization initiatives (12 kV–500 kV).