Substation Project Manager

About the role

The Project Manager at Irby Construction Company is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating high-voltage transmission and distribution projects, overseeing multiple crews, and ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-construction meetings with estimators and stakeholders.
• Review bid packages for accuracy, completeness, and scope.
• Provide technical assistance, interpret drawings, and recommend construction methods and equipment.
• Assist in developing construction schedules, plans, and organizing crews.
• Work with Superintendent to assign foremen to job tasks and generate lists of required personnel, equipment, and tooling.
• Arrange for personnel and equipment transfers to projects.
• Support pre-construction activities including bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning.
• Oversee budget projections for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Ensure project expenditure remains within established budgets, implementing cost-saving strategies.
• Develop, update, and manage project schedules.
• Prepare billing packages and submit documentation to clients.
• Maintain comprehensive records of working documents per document control practices.
• Generate and review daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Present project updates to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Accountable for cost, progress, and schedule for the duration of the project.
• Aid in monthly forecasts for the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and review all accidents.
• May work in storm restoration operations to rebuild/repair damaged power systems.
• Attend training classes or seminars on new processes, safety regulations, and refresher training.
• Review personnel with Operations (i.e., personal evaluations, pay raises, CDL requirements, personal problems, loans, etc.).
• Arrange and/or participate in weekly foremen meetings (review if not attending).
• Arrange and/or participate in monthly safety meetings (review if not attending).
• Participate in monthly job safety review meetings.
• Accountable for cost, progress, and schedule for duration of project.
• Aid in monthly forecast by the 10th of each month.
• Accountable for compliance with safety program and review all accidents.
• Follow up on any complaints (from owner, general public, or landowners).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field is preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Skilled with project management software (Excel, P6, MS Project, EcoSys, etc.).
• Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize assignments.
• Management and supervision skills.
• High sense of integrity and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal, state, and federal legislation is an asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Construction Science/Management, Engineering, or equivalent field is preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Skilled with project management software (Excel, P6, MS Project, EcoSys, etc.).
• Strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize assignments.
• Management and supervision skills.
• High sense of integrity and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal, state, and federal legislation is an asset.

Skills

• Project management software (Excel, P6, MS Project, EcoSys, etc.).
• Organizational, analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and prioritize assignments.
• Management and supervision skills.
• High sense of integrity and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal, state, and federal legislation.

Benefits

• Vacation
• Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K

Pay

• Commensurate with experience

Schedule

• TBD

Company Information

Irby Construction Company has been building infrastructure for the power industry for more than 75 years. Our business values and performance-driven mindset guide our actions. Our approach to work starts with safety, puts people first, seeks to innovate, and promises to perform. Irby is proud of its inclusive work environment, family-oriented culture, excellent benefits, and clear pathways for career growth. We strive to provide every employee with clear expectations and opportunities for advancement. What’s more, Irby has long valued tenure. In fact, many of our executive leaders started with Irby early in their careers and in the field. When you join our team, you join an established firm, with a culture centered around its people. Teamwork is how we work. There is no other way. Pride is ever-present inside our offices and the bond of brotherhood runs strong among our crews. Irby Construction is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quanta Services. That means team Irby gets the benefits of the company culture we’re known for along with the stability and resources of a Fortune 500 organization. (NYSE: PWR).