Substation Project Manager

About the role

The High Voltage (HV) Project Manager at Conductor Power is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering high voltage scope on utility-scale solar EPC projects, including substations, switchyards, and interconnection facilities. This role involves working closely with field leadership, engineering, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution from pre-construction through commissioning and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all high-voltage (HV) project activities, including substations, switchyards, utility interconnections, commissioning, and energization efforts.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support daily/weekly planning to ensure safe and efficient field execution.
• Oversee HV safety compliance by enforcing OSHA, client, and site-specific safety requirements while supporting high-risk activities, incident reviews, and corrective actions.
• Manage project budgets, labor productivity, subcontractors, equipment, and material resources while identifying risks and driving cost-control strategies.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, utilities, and stakeholders, coordinating outages, technical issues, QA/QC processes, inspections, testing, and final project turnover documentation.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems, substations, utility interconnections, protection & controls, relay systems, and commissioning processes.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams, with a strong understanding of construction sequencing and field operations.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with experience managing cross-functional teams, project budgets, and schedules in fast-paced construction environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, with 5+ years of experience managing HV, substation, utility-scale solar, or transmission construction projects.
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 100%), maintain a valid driver’s license, and work on active job sites, including walking uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds as needed.