EPC Substation Project Manager

This is an in-office position in Covington, LA. Relocation assistance is available! About Ampirical At Ampirical, we're shaping the future of the power grid with precision, innovation, and purpose. Just as the ampere is the foundation of electric current, Ampirical is a core force driving the energy sector forward. We focus on quality, forward-thinking solutions, and empowering 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 every step of the way, we’d love to meet you. Watch this video to get a glimpse into our culture. Why Ampirical? 💰 Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications) 📈 Performance Bonus (10-20% of salary) 🩺 Day-One Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 💼 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting 🏖️ PTO: 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 Your Role: EPC Project Manager As a Substation Project Manager at Ampirical, you’ll lead complex EPC substation projects from early engineering through construction and energization. You’ll oversee project execution across engineering, procurement, construction, scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination while partnering with multidisciplinary teams to deliver reliable power infrastructure solutions that support the evolving energy grid. Projects may include greenfield and brownfield substations, relay upgrades, physical expansions, and utility modernization initiatives. (Projects ranging from 12kV–500kV) What You’ll Do Manage the full EPC lifecycle for utility substation projects, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeoutLead project execution across safety, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk managementCoordinate multidisciplinary teams across physical substation design, protection & controls (P&C), civil/structural engineering, procurement, and constructionDevelop and maintain project schedules, staffing plans, cost forecasts, and client reportingOversee contractor performance, material procurement, outage coordination, and field execution activitiesServe as the primary point of contact for utility clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholdersLead project meetings, change management efforts, issue resolution, and project status communicationsEnsure project deliverables meet client expectations, industry standards, and Ampirical QA/QC requirementsSupport proposal development, project planning, and resource forecasting for upcoming utility infrastructure workTravel to client sites, substations, and vendor facilities as needed to support project execution What You Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (in lieu of degree, 4 additional years of relevant utility industry experience)5+ years of experience managing EPC projects within utility, consulting, or infrastructure environmentsPreferred knowledge of utility substation engineering principles, construction sequencing, commissioning, and outage coordinationExperience managing multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams across complex infrastructure projectsStrong understanding of project financials, forecasting, scheduling, and risk managementExperience using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools preferredStrong communication and client relationship management skills Ampirical is an Equal Opportunity Employer, meaning we do not discriminate based on the following characteristics in our hiring and employment practices: Age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion or religious attire, marital status, pregnancy (child birth or related medical conditions), citizenship status or amnesty, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, sickle-cell trait, status as a tobacco user or non-user, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.