Senior Substation Project Manager

About the role

Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Substation Project Manager to join our Energy-Electric sector. The Senior Substation Project Manager will oversee and lead electric substation, transmission and distribution infrastructure projects to ensure the safety and reliability of power delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project oversight for electric transmission, distribution and substation infrastructure projects.
• Lead coordination and performance monitoring across project teams.
• Manage project plans, program budgets, schedule, resource planning, and portfolio risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to align project priorities and resolve escalated issues.
• Acts as a utilities subject matter expert while supporting and driving regional business development initiatives.
• Identify, monitor, and assess project risks throughout the project lifecycle, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Assigns tasks, sets priorities, and monitors progress to ensure project milestones are met.
• Track and report on key metrics such as cost, schedule performance, and project readiness.
• Develops and maintains accurate documentation, including program procedural documents and project specific documentation such as contracts, permits, drawings, and change orders.
• Identify process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency and mitigate wildfire risk.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements, efficiency gains, and cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards, regulatory mandates, and public safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in the Electric utility sector required.
• Direct experience managing Electric substation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure projects required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• PMP certification or equivalent training preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of electric utility construction methods, permitting processes, and regulatory environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency using Primavera P6, Power BI, MS Project, SAP, and portfolio reporting tools and portfolio reporting tools.
• Proficiency using the Microsoft office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Pay

Pay Range: $143,000 - $175,000 per year

Schedule

Work Location: Remote (California residents only)

Travel: Up to 5-10% travel to project sites within Imperial County, CA

Benefits

• Multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.
• Paid AD&D and life insurance.
• A 401k with an industry leading employer match.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Contact

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.