Site Manager Substation Construction
Job Summary
The Site Manager will oversee all activities related to the construction, building, and commissioning of electrical substations across the United States. This role involves 90% travel and requires managing site teams, project schedules, and quality compliance. The position demands high operational judgment and leadership to ensure successful project execution from mobilization through completion.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end substation construction and commissioning
- Lead and supervise on-site project teams
- Ensure compliance with schedule, quality, and budget
- Coordinate activities across multiple project sites
- Resolve operational and technical site issues
Required Skills
- Electrical substation construction experience
- Project management and leadership
- EHS compliance and OSHA knowledge
- Problem solving and data analysis
- Interpersonal communication skills
Job Details
Roles and Responsibilities
Supervisory role responsible for the entire scope of substation site activities during ITO and/or OTR phases, acting under the direction of the overall project leader. Leads site teams and manages execution of the project scope of work, potentially across multiple sites. Ensures schedule, quality, and cost compliance with contractual obligations, company policy, and local regulations.
Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensures delivery within the area of responsibility. Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks in operational management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and may lead small projects with moderate risks.
Required Qualifications
- A Master's degree from an accredited university or college in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant leadership experience; or
- A high school diploma / GED with hands-on ground-up electrical construction or substation experience in a related field, plus at least 6 years of relevant leadership experience.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Relevant experience in site leadership for electrical substation projects, including upgrades, modernization, expansions, or new builds.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and site execution activities.
- Ability to document, plan, and execute work effectively.
- Established project management skills.
- Strong EHS knowledge and OSHA training.