Substation Project Manager I

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to manage material and subcontractor procurement, ensure prompt handling of engineering submittals, and address construction requirements efficiently.
• Monitor project progress and performance through regular updates and field visits.
• Oversee progress updates, including change tracking and approval of change order requests, to ensure accurate and timely billing of completed work in accordance with the customer’s billing requirements.
• Cook up with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure project deliverables align with design and operational requirements.
• Manage and track project documentation, including contracts, change orders, RFIs, and meeting minutes.
• Identify and report project risks, issues, and variances; assist in developing mitigation strategies, corrective actions, and recovery plans.
• Facilitate progress meetings and provide clear communication across all project stakeholders.
• Aid in project closeout activities, including timely demobilization, documentation, and lessons learned.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required. 1–3 years of project coordination or management experience in construction, utilities, or infrastructure. Experience working with project management and analytical tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, Excel, MS Project, or Primavera).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Understanding of construction project lifecycle, progress tracking, and cost management principles. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and other project management tools. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong commitment to customer needs and project delivery excellence.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with periodic field visits to project sites.
• May require travel to job locations and client meetings.
• Must be able to work in both office and construction environments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends."
• Legal Assistance Coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.